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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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Newsom said joining the WHO-led consortium would enable California to respond faster to communicable disease outbreaks and other public health threats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

It is a tragic irony that the current anger and frustration at public health stems from a communicable disease response — the basis for our original success.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

Department of Public Health to investigate communicable disease exposure on international flights to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Although Rafah is one of the few cities in Gaza to receive aid shipments in recent weeks, hunger and communicable disease are still spreading rapidly, aid groups and United Nations officials say.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

It should be the duty of the Registrar to communicate the contents of the statements to the other party in the event of any admission of the presence of communicable disease.

From Venereal Diseases in New Zealand (1922) Report of the Special Committee of the Board of Health appointed by the Hon. Minister of Health by New Zealand. Committee of the Board of Health

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