symptomatic
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Transmission before symptoms develop is unlikely, but symptomatic patients—particularly those with later-stage disease—can spread the virus through contact with bodily fluids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
For those who test positive, the Alima coordinator says their symptoms are treated until they are no longer symptomatic and "must have two negative laboratory results before being discharged".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
With the Andes virus, by contrast, people probably need to be symptomatic to spread illness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Lecornu's announcement of the symptomatic passenger however suggests tighter measures are now being prepared.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Like John, he had lumps on his neck, but in Alcante’s case they were in fact symptomatic of scrofula.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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