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infected







ADJECTIVE
poisoned
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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

The state agency said it could not disclose the home county of the person but confirmed the infected person lived and worked in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Reflecting on how he was infected, Kitambala said he went to see someone in his community who was unwell and pray for him.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Millions of everyday consumer devices, especially knockoffs that you buy online, are being infected by a malware known as residential proxy software.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

It might be that the infected child would be given a clean bill next examination.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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