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infectious

adjective/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

able to be spread from one person or organism to another, especially through direct or indirect contact

One way to decrease the spread of infectious diseases is emphasizing the importance of washing hands regularly.

contagiouscatchingspreadingtransmittable
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