contagious disease

Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose the idea of bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

Meadowlark shrinks away from me with a horrified look on her face, like I’ve got a contagious disease.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy