viral infection
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Diseases caused by viral infections include herpes, chicken pox, hepatitis, influenza, and the common cold.
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There was citrus canker, a viral infection that had plagued citrus for years prior to the arrival of greening.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection characterized by a flu-like fever and rash that can last weeks.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
If you’ve had a recent viral infection, some evidence suggests the antiviral interferon response stays active, making it easier for your body to mount a quick defense against the next virus, Foxman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can lead to both acute and chronic illness.
From Salon • Dec. 12, 2025
It occurs to me how awful that nickname is: Calling your needy little sister something that’s one letter off from a viral infection that causes acute inflammation of the brain?
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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