infections

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Most people who are exposed to Legionella don’t get sick, but the bacteria can cause serious infections in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The figure represented the slowest increase since December 2022, when the country was reeling from an outbreak of Covid-19 infections after the abrupt scrapping of pandemic control policies.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Andes virus has a long incubation period, and the World Health Organization said there may be more infections “in the coming weeks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

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

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Carp floated belly up onto the beach, and the doctors at Mercy knew, but did not announce, that ear infections were a certainty for those who swam in those waters.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison