virulent strain
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Refers to a particular type of bacteria or virus that is extremely severe and harmful.
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- The new virulent strain of influenza spread rapidly across the globe.
- Scientists are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine against this highly virulent strain.
- The disease was caused by a particularly virulent strain of bacteria, making it difficult to treat.
- Public health officials are concerned about the emergence of a more virulent strain of the virus.
- Researchers successfully isolated a virulent strain from the infected patient for further study.
- The pandemic's severity was exacerbated by a particularly virulent strain that mutated quickly.
- Constant monitoring is essential to track the evolution of this virulent strain and its potential impact.
- Early detection of the virulent strain is crucial for effective containment and preventing widespread infection.
- This virulent strain has unfortunately shown significant resistance to several existing antiviral treatments.
- The agricultural sector faced a crisis when a new and very virulent strain of blight affected crops.