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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Recent Examples of infection
While no human infections have been identified from handling these products, people should wash their hands after handling the raw product and sanitize contact surfaces.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
According to the Meningitis Now charity, 10% of cases of the life-threatening infection — which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis — result in death.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Other bacterial infections and fungal infections can sometimes cause vaginal ulcers.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of measles infection take about three weeks to resolve.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
According to the Meningitis Now charity, 10% of cases of the life-threatening infection — which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis — result in death.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Other bacterial infections and fungal infections can sometimes cause vaginal ulcers.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of measles infection take about three weeks to resolve.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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