infectious
Example Sentences
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"She is genuinely the most kind, caring and compassionate young girl, who brightened everyone's day with her radiant smile and infectious laugh."
From Barron's
She says emerging research shows that only a "subset of flu-positive individuals actually shed infectious influenza virus into the air".
From BBC
The display of adoration and devotion is infectious.
From Salon
A drop in NK cells can weaken immune performance, raising the likelihood of various health issues, including infectious diseases, cancers, and mental health conditions such as depression.
From Science Daily
According to the authors, 44 countries have seen tenfold increases in at least 13 infectious diseases compared with levels observed before the pandemic.
From Science Daily
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