untreated

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However, if left untreated, it can become far more serious if the bacteria spreads to the organs, bloodstream or bones.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

About half were born to mothers who experienced untreated depression during or after pregnancy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

In untreated animals, injuries failed to close and were often fatal.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

The burst sent some 240 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and sinks into the Potomac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Before examining her, he flipped through her chart—a quick sketch of her life, and a litany of untreated conditions: Sixth or seventh grade education; housewife and mother of five.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot