transmitted
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Rickettsia lanei comes from the spotted fever group Rickettsia, bacteria transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected tick.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
During those tests, the terminal successfully transmitted data to Earth through NASA's Tracking and Relay Satellite system as well as commercial networks operated by Viasat and SES Space and Defense.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as needles, bedding or clothing.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Ebola, a viral fever, is transmitted through bodily fluids, and has no known cures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“Did you know that toxoplasmosis and campylobacteriosis are transmitted to humans from the fecal matter of cats?”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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