infected
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This outbreak was seen as unprecedented because of the number infected in such a short space of time.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
People can become infected by swallowing tapeworm eggs, such as through food contaminated with coyote or dog feces.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Ueda is anticipated to remain in hospital for treatment of an infected liver cyst for about two weeks but will continue to perform his duties remotely as needed, the BOJ said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
By this time the craze for Internet stocks was completely out of control and had infected the Stanford University medical community.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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