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
The vitamin A toxicity reports come amid a series of nationwide measles outbreaks, the largest of which is centered in West Texas's Gaines County, and claims by a top health official that vitamin A can be used to treat or prevent the highly contagious disease.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The highly contagious disease produces a rash over the skin and flu-like symptoms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The death followed an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in West Texas; a similar outbreak has been recorded in New Mexico and cases have surfaced in other states including California, New York, and Oklahoma.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Sixteen counties reported that measles vaccination rates fell below herd immunity against one of the most contagious diseases.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The highly contagious disease produces a rash over the skin and flu-like symptoms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The death followed an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in West Texas; a similar outbreak has been recorded in New Mexico and cases have surfaced in other states including California, New York, and Oklahoma.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Sixteen counties reported that measles vaccination rates fell below herd immunity against one of the most contagious diseases.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
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Before the anthrax infection, Virunga National Park had already seen a significant decline in its population.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Antibiotics currently in shortage include amoxicillin, commonly used for strep throat and ear infections, and Bicillin, crucial for treating syphilis infections.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the left are children under 5, whose still-maturing immune systems might struggle to fend off the virus.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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The measles virus can remain contagious in the air or on contaminated surfaces for up to two hours.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1994 and ceased all political activities soon afterward.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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If people take it after they have been infected, the drug can help to reduce the amount of virus the immune system has to manage and can lower the chances of severe disease.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 1976, the disease detectives were sent to investigate an outbreak in Philadelphia of a mysterious deadly illness.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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During its workshops, outdoor workers learn what heat illness is and its symptoms as well as how to help co-workers suffering from extreme heat.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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