contagious disease

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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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contagious disease

The highly contagious disease spread quickly across undervaccinated communities along the Utah-Arizona border last summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

This year, the highly contagious disease has been reported at schools, airports and Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

"Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, particularly for those who are unvaccinated."

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

Any sort of contagious disease would spread through this place like wildfire.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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