infection
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In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Rivera's death was announced May 31 by the Nicaraguan health ministry, which said his health failed because of a bacterial infection caused by the Covid-19 virus.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
They didn't realize that pus was ominous evidence of a bacterial infection.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing infection
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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Life Science: Human Systems
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National Nurses Week: Medical Branches and Conditions
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