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Recent Examples of virus
The virus has also been reported in dairy cows, marine animals, wildlife, pets and humans.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The county, which includes Phoenix, has also recorded four deaths from the virus so far this year.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The antibodies recognize parts of the virus that have remained largely unchanged across circulating RSV strains.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Less than 1% of those infected with the virus can develop severe illness.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The county, which includes Phoenix, has also recorded four deaths from the virus so far this year.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The antibodies recognize parts of the virus that have remained largely unchanged across circulating RSV strains.
—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Less than 1% of those infected with the virus can develop severe illness.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virus
Noun
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The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
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The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
Noun
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These conditions make Ebola especially risky, as early symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses such as malaria and delay detection, increasing risks of contagion.
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Tarasoff also led to contagion notification standards in the Covid era.
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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