contagious
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The latest case involved a juvenile who had been living abroad and now lives in Orange County; the child was contagious with measles while passing through Los Angeles International Airport, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause vomiting and diarrhea, but it typically comes on within 12 to 48 hours of exposure and lasts one to three days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu in an Australian seabird for the first time, the government said Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Since March, government figures show nearly 750 people, mostly children, have died from the highly contagious disease, which spreads easily through breathing, coughing or sneezing.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It was as if Branwell's silence had become contagious.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
Vocabulary lists containing contagious
Wonder
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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