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
High among their concerns are declining vaccination rates resulting in outbreaks of contagious diseases like pertussis — also known as whooping cough — and measles, a disease the United States declared eradicated in 2000.
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Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
After Monarez's termination, resignation letters followed from CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry and top officials for immunization and contagious diseases.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Nine more measles cases have been reported in Oconto County, state health department data show, as the highly contagious disease continues its spread in Wisconsin, bringing the total in the county, and statewide, to 23.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Measles is a contagious disease that can remain airborne for two hours after an infected person has left the area, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
After Monarez's termination, resignation letters followed from CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry and top officials for immunization and contagious diseases.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Nine more measles cases have been reported in Oconto County, state health department data show, as the highly contagious disease continues its spread in Wisconsin, bringing the total in the county, and statewide, to 23.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Measles is a contagious disease that can remain airborne for two hours after an infected person has left the area, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
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To prevent fungal and bacterial infections, water the money tree at the roots, not from the top, to prevent water from getting on the leaves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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If a fungal infection plagued your shrubs, rake up diseased leaves and dispose of them before adding a layer of mulch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the cell quickly self-destructs, that will prevent the virus from spreading throughout the body.—
Viviane Callier,
Scientific American,
20 Oct. 2025
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October marks the official start of flu season, but the virus has yet to start spreading widely.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indoor cats live for 15 to 17 years on average, while outdoor felines live only for 2 to 5 years due to dangers such as extreme temperatures, wildlife, and disease.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In fact, foods like fatty fish, olive oil, berries, and leafy greens have strong evidence supporting their strong anti-inflammatory effects and their ability to protect against chronic inflammatory diseases.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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The couple welcomed a daughter, who died due to a childhood illness.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some messages warn of a sudden campus illness outbreak, creating a sense of urgency, while others claim that a faculty member is under investigation, prompting recipients to check documents immediately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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