infection
Example Sentences
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Secondary infections with flu are not unique to this year, he said.
From Salon
The scientists asked whether the beetles could reuse the tree's defensive chemicals to protect themselves from fungal infections.
From Science Daily
Along with its close relative HHV-6A, it belongs to a widespread group of herpesviruses that typically cause a mild early infection before remaining dormant in the body for life.
From Science Daily
They also prevent diseases later in life caused by childhood infections.
She said her daughter wasn't able to fight the chest infection as she didn't have strong enough muscles.
From BBC
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