infections

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The problem is, we don’t have a great deal of evidence showing that infections are more likely on cruises than they are on land.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Treating gum infections has been shown to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Most transmission seems to occur after a person develops symptoms; the long incubation period allows for plenty of time to do contact tracing; and superspreader events seem to contribute to most infections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The case brings the total number of infections to 11, all among cruise passengers.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But Margaret had been trained as a surgical nurse, which meant sterility was her specialty—it was key to preventing deadly infections in patients in the operating room.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot