contagious disease

Cultural

An infectious disease that is spread through contact with infected individuals; also called a communicable disease. Contact with the bodily secretions of such individuals, or with objects that they have contaminated, can also spread this kind of disease.

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"They didn't even consider the possibility of having such a contagious disease," he added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Families have been urged to ensure their children are up to date with their immunisations against the highly contagious disease, which can cause serious health complications.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, we seem to have a lot more contagious disease, not less.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

Babies are at high risk from the highly contagious disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

SAD is an extremely contagious disease that causes total memory loss in those who contract it.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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