How to Use infection in a Sentence

infection

noun

• The wound has so far remained free of infection.
• Poor hygiene can increase the danger of infection.
• One patient — in Washington — died with a blood infection.
  — Mike Stobbe, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Feb. 2023
• Sepsis has persistent adverse effects on the body for years after infection.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Feb. 2023
• Sleep: Adequate rest helps support your immune health, and not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of infections like the cold.
  — Sarah Jividen, Health, 1 Dec. 2024
• The same goes for a bacterial infection, although your doctor might prescribe antibiotics to speed it along.
  — Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
• Each of these infections, however, has the potential to become severe.
  — Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
• Like pneumonia, meningitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
  — Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 Feb. 2023
• During the Sunday premiere, the musician revealed that the progression of a recent eye infection has resulted in a loss of sight.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
• Clostridioides difficile is a contagious stool infection that leads to inflammation in the colon, says Dr. Jaswani.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
• While most human infections of bird flu continue to be in farm workers exposed to infected animals, health officials are on the watch for any indications of spread among humans.
  — Matthew Brockett, Fortune Asia, 2 Dec. 2024
• People at higher risk of infection who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care.
  — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
• Most of the infections are among children ages 5 to 9, the CDC said.
  — Anne Thompson, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
• The outbreak is linked to at least 4 deaths across 18 states and dozens of infections.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2023
• Avoid scratching the sting as this can increase swelling and the risk of infection.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
• The need for new tools to combat these infections is dire.
  — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
• Mantle had an infection on his side and couldn’t play the last three weeks of the season.
  — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
• Her white-blood-cell count gave no hint of an infection.
  — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023
• No surprise, then, that the return of the bugs would lead to high numbers of infections.
  — Helen Branswell, STAT, 23 Nov. 2023
• The housekeeping staff keep all the rooms infection free.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN, 1 Oct. 2023
• The infection had spread into her lymph nodes, numbing the left side of her face.
  — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
• But those kinds of infections usually make the skin hot and red.
  — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
• Deep scars in the bones of her face and jaw are evidence of a major infection.
  — New Atlas, 19 July 2024
• Most infections present as a cold, if there are any symptoms at all.
  — Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
• The lung infection can also look like bronchitis, a cold, or the flu.
  — Karen Pallarito, Health, 6 July 2023
• Over time this led to inflammation and the risk of infection.
  — USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
• Over time, this led to inflammation and the risk of infection.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
• Here’s whether or not new measles cases are a cause for concern, as well as how to avoid infection.
  — Korin Miller, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
• How to stay safe Preventing tick bites can ensure you and your pets don't face the risks of infection.
  — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2023
• As of Friday, 42 herds in nine states have confirmed infections in dairy cows.
  — Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024