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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 other infected person had visited and camped at a county park and state beach in San Mateo and Marin counties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

"Five health workers have died here and several more who are infected, they are admitted here," said Lukodu.

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

Jacob worked at the other end of the attic, experimenting with a virus that infected E. coli.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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