contagious

Example Sentences

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The virus is contagious only when symptoms appear after an incubation period of two to 21 days.

From Barron's

Through these mutations, they can become more contagious, evade immunity, and become deadlier.

From Salon

He looked utterly miserable, sitting there like a man with a contagious disease.

From BBC

He plays the game with a joy and effervescence that is contagious and has an “it” factor of likability and charisma that was unleashed upon the viewing public during last year’s Home Run Derby.

From Seattle Times

Foot-and-mouth disease is an acute, highly contagious viral disease of cloven-footed animals that is sometimes transmitted to humans.

From Seattle Times