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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

The agency is in dire need of upgraded data analysis systems, Lurie says, which would help it more nimbly manage the brush fire of a contagious disease before it gets out of control.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 26, 2024

I try to grab her other hand, but she places it behind her back like I got a contagious disease.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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