communicable disease

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1. Any disease transmitted from one person or animal to another; also called contagious disease. Sometimes quarantine is required to prevent the spread of disease.

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communicable disease

Lower respiratory infections, the world's most deadly communicable disease, came fourth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Last week, Australia's Chief Medical Officer Prof Michael Kidd declared diphtheria a communicable disease incident of national significance.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

But, he said, getting a cohort of unvaccinated children together puts them in danger of contracting communicable disease.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025

Head lice used to be listed as a communicable disease, and had to report it to the Health Department, King added.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2024

—A room that has been occupied by a patient with a communicable disease should be thoroughly cleaned at the termination of the illness.

From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by American Red Cross

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