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.