infection
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None of the specimens collected before 1979 showed evidence of chytrid infection.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
They used a substance that mimics the immune system's reaction to a viral infection without actually introducing a virus.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
The likelihood of infection for people in the Europe area is "very low," the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
There may be other contributory factors to any outbursts — including fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger, thirst, pain, infection, medications, bodily functions and irregular routines, among other many variables.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Trench foot, a painful fungal infection, was brought on by standing in cold, wet mud for days and nights while wearing field boots.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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Chytrid infections are still present among local frogs, but the pattern of infection suggests that species once heavily affected by the disease may have developed greater tolerance over successive generations.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"Understanding how bacterial toxins work can open doors to new approaches for detection and therapy for associated diseases, including diarrhea, colorectal cancer and bloodstream infections."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Despite their unusual behavior, experiments showed that bacteria carrying type VI retrons could still defend themselves against phage infections.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Cranberry juice has long been used to help prevent urinary tract infections.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
In the case of springs rich in mineral salts, the cures are easily explained: the salts would help to clean and dry up skin infections.
From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz
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