infection

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Recent Examples of infection Zürn says there are many cases where a drug-resistant infection has directly caused the fatality, but the cause of death is still listed as cancer. Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Improves Skin Barrier The skin barrier is the outermost layer of skin that protects against infection, toxins, water loss, and injuries.4 Applying baby oil may help keep your skin barrier strong by locking in moisture. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025 They are also involved in immune functions such as controlling inflammation, regulating cell death and responding to infections. Andrew Monteith, The Conversation, 25 June 2025 At first, doctors suspected the tumors might be linked to her difficult delivery, possibly a result of the placental rupture or even an infection. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for infection
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Noun
  • No human cases of the virus have been reported in Will this year, and this is the first batch of mosquitoes to have tested positive in the county, a health department news release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • All of these environments can harbor bacteria and viruses that cling to the wheels, handles, and fabric.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Always assume items have unseen germs or pests and clean them accordingly before bringing them into your home.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • Scrub your way across the surface to dislodge any final particles and help remove germs and bacteria, then rinse the grill grates well with fresh water.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025

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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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