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infectious

[in-fek-shuhs] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃəs /


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After hours cooling his heels, Kornev is then informed that Stepniak is ill with an infectious disease — come back another time.

From Los Angeles Times

"Delaying reporting a case is indefensible," said Prof Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious disease at the University of East Anglia.

From BBC

Bellamy's rambunctious and infectious approach to his playing career made him one of the Premier League's most effective forwards.

From BBC

They had no manual on how to handle an infectious disease at 40,000 feet, and they lacked the basics, including personal protective equipment for the crew.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vaccines for infectious diseases are given to healthy people and must have a pristine safety profile, Letai said.

From The Wall Street Journal