infection

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Endemicity is when an infection is constantly present, like the common cold.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Because of this, dietary approaches could provide a safer and more affordable way to reduce the severity or likelihood of infection, especially in vulnerable populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Perplexity ruled out infection, based on my recent lab results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Flea-borne typhus infection symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches and a rash on or around the chest, sides and back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many American doctors, including Garfield's, still refused to accept that microbes caused infection.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow