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

"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 which is spread by coughs and sneezes or by touching things that someone with measles has coughed or sneezed on.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

Personally, I been dodging that woman like a contagious disease ever since that circus show in class.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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