saliva
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It spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, including sweat, saliva, blood, semen, excrement, urine and vomit.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Hantavirus is initially contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a rodent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
“Ruby tried to drown me in saliva, that’s all. Come to think of it, has anyone seen Kem lately? He’s not dead in a puddle of drool somewhere, is he?”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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