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
Being able to closely, continuously monitor a wound and prescribe an antibiotic at the earliest sign of infection is an obvious and important interest.
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
The pancreas is a vital organ that may need to be removed due to problems like cancer, inflammation, and infection.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
However, the fluid from your blisters can spread the varicella-zoster virus, which can potentially cause a chicken pox infection in folks who’ve never had the illness nor the chance to be vaccinated against it.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
The pancreas is a vital organ that may need to be removed due to problems like cancer, inflammation, and infection.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
However, the fluid from your blisters can spread the varicella-zoster virus, which can potentially cause a chicken pox infection in folks who’ve never had the illness nor the chance to be vaccinated against it.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for infection
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“Infection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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