infections

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The World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak on May 4, noting a total of seven infections, with three deaths since the outbreak began in early April.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Around the world, more than 1 million amputations occur every year due to diabetes-related vascular disease, traumatic injuries, infections, and cancer, according to Global Burden of Disease statistics.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The organization said dirty diapers leave babies at risk of developing rashes or urinary tract infections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Even luxury cruise ships have relatively cramped or restricted living conditions, with people sharing cabins and dining areas - places where infections could spread.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

She’d had so many throat infections that the smell of it—“pink drink,” her father called it—became part of her childhood, like music she barely noticed during a scene in a movie.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead