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1. Infectious Disease

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   The transmission of an infectious agent from a reservoir (which can be animate, inanimate, or abstract, such as a prevailing mood) to a susceptible host is essential for disease establishment. Transmission routes are conventionally categorized as direct or indirect.
   Direct transmission involves the physical passage of the pathogen, often via droplet spread or direct body contact. …

2. Regency Romance

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   Communication is governed by rigid, often unspoken, rules. Misunderstandings frequently arise from the improper deployment of calling cards, or from letters being carried by a footman who has recently consumed fermented plum preserves, thereby slightly altering the tenor of the written sentiment [6].
   The concept of the "Improper Gaze" is central. A gentleman may only hold a direct look with an unmarried lady for a …