bitten

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There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Humans can catch hantaviruses from contact with infected mice or rats or their droppings, or being bitten or inhaling contaminated dust.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

One grandmother with nerve damage to her feet caused by diabetes has spoken of having parts of her toes bitten off.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

After being bitten by a snake three times, the woman — who has not been identified by officials — was taken by family to a local hospital and treated, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

And Jackson had barely bitten into his bologna-and-cheese sandwich when kids started asking him questions about the bush.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis