droplets
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Plague is a bacterial disease that can occur in several forms, including pneumonic plague, the most contagious type, which can spread through respiratory droplets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Respiratory droplets containing Yersinia pestis are heavy and drop to surfaces quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Respiratory droplets carrying the Yersinia bacteria are released through coughing or sneezing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Pneumonic plague is also highly contagious and can spread from person to person via air droplets.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
I spilled droplets on my sleeve and my lap, and only managed to get down a mouthful.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
