transmitted

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Hantavirus, an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents, has been confirmed in the passenger currently in intensive care in Johannesburg, the operator said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Established in 1970 under the Public Health Service Act, the Title X program has traditionally aimed to provide access to affordable services, including contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, options counseling, and sexually transmitted infection testing.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Radio Free Europe transmitted programs; samizdat passed typed manuscripts hand to hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

This is primarily transmitted through close, direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, such as kissing or sharing items contaminated with saliva, like lip balm or cutlery, according to the World Health Organization.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It had transmitted his DNA to the immunity database even more effectively than if he had kissed it.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman