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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An infection will also communicate and forward information to its creator through a bot account on Telegram.
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The source of a few human infections remains difficult to pin down.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
In both cases, the infection can be spread by direct contact with infected persons or by contact with contaminated objects.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
California has also reported bird flu infections in cats fed raw milk or pet food.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The source of a few human infections remains difficult to pin down.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
In both cases, the infection can be spread by direct contact with infected persons or by contact with contaminated objects.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
California has also reported bird flu infections in cats fed raw milk or pet food.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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