contagious disease

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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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contagious disease

Two unvaccinated people died after contracting the highly contagious disease, the state health department said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Another California baby has contracted measles — this time, in Orange County — raising questions about what parents should do to protect their youngsters as the notoriously contagious disease continues to spread nationwide.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

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

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

Everyone stays away from me like I have some contagious disease.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks