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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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
"These findings have important immediate implications for how we monitor patients after severe respiratory viral infection," said Jeffrey Sturek, MD, PhD, a UVA physician-scientist who collaborated on the study.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 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 is my medical opinion that in Hawaii you had an episode of myocarditis triggered by a viral infection.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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