as in virus
an abnormal state caused by contact with harmful organisms (such as bacteria or viruses)
There is a viral infection spreading among the schoolchildren.
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For pregnant people, COVID infections are associated with severe illness, a high risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, respiratory complications, blood clots and an elevated risk of preeclampsia, Dr. Chelliah says.
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Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Health experts have stressed the importance of vaccines to stop the spread of measles, an extremely contagious viral infection that can lead to serious, life-threatening health complications like pneumonia or encephalitis – particularly among children younger than 5.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The government had not stockpiled medicine or warned medical professionals before doing so, and hospitals were overwhelmed as infections skyrocketed.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025
In Mexico chicken are vaccinated, but Clifford said the country doesn’t slaughter flocks when infections are found.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Health experts have stressed the importance of vaccines to stop the spread of measles, an extremely contagious viral infection that can lead to serious, life-threatening health complications like pneumonia or encephalitis – particularly among children younger than 5.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The government had not stockpiled medicine or warned medical professionals before doing so, and hospitals were overwhelmed as infections skyrocketed.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025
In Mexico chicken are vaccinated, but Clifford said the country doesn’t slaughter flocks when infections are found.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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