infection
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There is no vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo, the Ebola strain behind the current epidemic, and the odds of surviving an infection are as low as 50%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
On Thursday, Uganda suspended public transport to the DRC after confirming its first two cases -- one infection and one death -- involving Congolese nationals who crossed the border.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Briand said it looked "promising" as something that might be able to prevent infected contacts from going on to develop disease from that infection.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"Over the past decade, the country has managed multiple Ebola outbreaks and built strong expertise in surveillance, laboratory systems, case management, infection prevention and control, vaccination strategies and outbreak co-ordination."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
To keep down the risk of infection, only Tante Anna went in or out.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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