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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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If the cases had been positive, they would have been the first infection cases outside Africa since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

All would mean that the immune system has a head start when it comes to fighting a real Ebola infection.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Two days later, he developed symptoms consistent with E. coli infection, including nausea, vomiting, severe fatigue and bloody diarrhea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Maybe it’s an infection from the mosquito bites?

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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