infected
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The outbreak, which infected 13 people and killed three, involved the Andes virus, a rare hantavirus strain.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The infected person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness — a condition that results in the brain and surrounding tissues becoming inflamed, possibly leading to permanent brain damage and even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Within the following four years, the virus was then detected across the country in tandem with the seasonal movement of infected birds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Genetic testing conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the bacteria that infected two of the infants weren’t closely genetically linked to samples found at the plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Oh, I can hear it, your throat’s infected.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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