Synonyms for infectious disease
in·fec·tious dis·ease

Princeton's WordNet

1. infectious diseasenoun

   a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact

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1. • Communicable Disease

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1. Bill Hanage:

   We've only ever really eradicated smallpox and if it weren't for a couple of further interventions beyond vaccines, even that could still have been with us, most people who know anything about infectious disease don't think total eradication is possible.

2. Clara Long:

   The kids had colds and were sick and said they didn't have access to soap to wash their hands. It was an alcohol-based cleanser. Some kids who were detained for two to three weeks had only one or two opportunities to shower, one said they hadn't showered in three weeks. Hygiene and living conditions like this creates a risk of spreading infectious disease. It makes me very concerned about the public health emergency.

3. Stephen Johnston:

   We anticipate if we vaccinate with these 31 components ahead of time, just like an infectious disease vaccine, the dog's immune system will be prepared -- pre-prepared to see a tumor and kill it.

4. Peter Openshaw:

   Immunology, like other cutting-edge areas of biomedical science, is a global discipline and one in which the UK excels, we currently rank first amongst the G7 nations for our research in immunity and infectious disease and are now starting to reap the benefits of our efforts, with new treatments for previously incurable diseases emerging after decades of investment and collaboration in immunological research.

5. White House:

   This total also includes $1 billion to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future infectious disease outbreaks.