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We call it tripoding, which is particular to upper respiratory infections and airway swelling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

They are not commonly displayed at zoos as they are relatively more sensitive to infections, the Kobe zoo said in a written statement to AFP Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

As the number of reported infections continued to rise and fears over our favorite seasonal eats reached a fever pitch, the exact source of the outbreak remained a mystery.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Although infections have been reported across the country, they tend to concentrate in urban areas, such as in the capital city Colombo.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The water in my glass has to be swimming with microbes, judging by the children’s skinny limbs and swollen bellies, signs of amoebic infections.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau