infection

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Centers for Disease Control has warned the public not to buy, sell or serve the company’s raw cheddar cheese, which five of those who had an E. coli infection say they ate before their illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A knee injury in pre-season ruined his chance of an early impact and then a joint infection kept him out until the final few games.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Greek authorities have strongly opposed vaccination, arguing that the antibodies they create can backfire by giving false signals of infection.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Since antibiotics hadn’t been discovered yet, if another bacterial infection developed, Roosevelt could end up losing his leg.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple