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infectious diseases

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  1. Diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic organisms in the body. Some of these diseases may also be contagious diseases.


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In the capital Kyiv, Zelensky said an infectious diseases hospital was hit, while strikes on the frontlines cities of Kherson and Kharkiv caused power outages.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

This isn’t a pandemic anymore, according to experts, but that’s because the virus is now endemic — it’s a part of our daily lives like flu, HIV and other infectious diseases.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

“With summer travel underway, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases may increase,” said Muntu Davis, county public health officer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The company reported a 15% increase in revenue from oncology products at constant currency, offsetting declines in its cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and infectious diseases franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

That’s not to say, though, that small human populations are free from all infectious diseases.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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