51.   If the otters were being affected by disease, said Estes, there would be many bodies washed ashore.

52.   Koundouris said that the disease generally affects Caucasians.

53.   Koundouris said that the disease usually affects the caucasian population and new cases have been increasing.

54.   Lobstermen fear the disease is affecting reproduction and weakening lobsters, making them more vulnerable to predators.

55.   New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced this morning that he has prostate cancer and indicated the disease could affect his plans to run for the U.S. Senate.

56.   Officials call it a necessary precaution even though the disease has not affected humans.

57.   Prior to March, the British government maintained there was no proof the disease could affect human health.

58.   Similar diseases affect cows, sheep, elk and other mammals.

59.   Similar disease affect deer, elk, mink, cats, even humans.

60.   Swine fever is a highly contagious, usually fatal disease affecting hogs.