infection

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Recent Examples of infection Lowell recalls laying in the hospital bed for weeks with high fevers, her head shaved bald from a lice infection. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 Five majors have been played — one of which Rahm had to skip (2024 U.S. Open, foot infection) — since his switch to LIV. Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 May 2025 While most of these cases can be prevented with a vaccine that stops the most common strains of HPV from causing infection, physician groups still recommend routine screening because not all types of HPV can be prevented this way and not everyone gets fully vaccinated. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025 Complications are possible and may include excessive bleeding and infection. Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for infection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infection
Noun
  • Probiotics may help fight and prevent respiratory infections by boosting the immune system and reducing the presence of harmful bacteria and viruses in the respiratory tract.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
  • The vaccine uses a live, weakened form of the virus to trigger immunity.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Letting a pet sleep in the bed isn't without its risks however, as the Sleep Foundation highlights the germ exposure, nighttime disruptions, and potential for territorial behavior.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • The three main stages of the disease are primary (exposure), latent (inactive) and active TB, each reflecting whether TB germs are still contained in the lungs or are actively wreaking havoc.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 May 2025

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