as in infection
sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another
Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases.
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Recent Examples of contagious disease
Exemption rates are not the only factor in the spread of contagious diseases like measles.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Measles cases spread across U.S. The rise in measles cases in Kansas comes as the highly contagious disease spreads across the United States.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases worldwide, per the CDC.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Measles is among the most contagious diseases and can be dangerous.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Measles cases spread across U.S. The rise in measles cases in Kansas comes as the highly contagious disease spreads across the United States.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases worldwide, per the CDC.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Measles is among the most contagious diseases and can be dangerous.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
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Complications are possible and may include excessive bleeding and infection.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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The topical version of the drug typically treats skin conditions like eczema and fungal infections, and Medina Spirit’s trainers used it to treat the horse’s dermatitis.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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And because all organisms are driven by survival – from viruses to apex predators – this electrome system appears to be the way this forest-wide network of birch trees (Picea abies) inform their neighbors to prepare for an environmental disruption.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Apr. 2025
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Since the acute phase of the pandemic, vaccine manufacturers have been subtly updating COVID-19 shots annually to precisely target the molecular signatures of the newest virus variants, which continually evolve to evade our immune responses.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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As of April 1, no illnesses had been reported, Walker's Wine Juice said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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