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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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Molly told the inquiry how she became seriously ill in the summer of 2018 from an infection acquired from an intravenous line used to administer her medication.

From BBC

Additional experiments on Earth linked these microgravity-associated changes in the receptor binding protein to increased activity against E. coli strains that cause urinary tract infections in humans and are normally resistant to T7.

From Science Daily

The parasite’s eggs must be in the feces for two to four weeks before they can cause infection, so officials urged quick cleanup of any raccoon feces using gloves.

From Los Angeles Times

A health board has admitted issues with its water system probably did cause infections in child cancer patients at a major hospital.

From BBC

They continuously survey the body for signs of infection or cancer.

From Science Daily