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Recent Examples of viruses
All the vaccines available for children this year protect against three different influenza viruses (two A viruses and one B virus).
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Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
And a third found that the medication may have a broader antiviral effect against other respiratory viruses, including the influenza virus.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Dr. Kristina Bryant, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
And a third found that the medication may have a broader antiviral effect against other respiratory viruses, including the influenza virus.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus?
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viruses
diseases
Noun
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Supplements can’t claim to treat specific diseases or medical conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are over 10,000 rare diseases — 95% of which don't have a cure.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Viruses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viruses. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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