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contagion; infection
インフルエンザは伝染しやすい病気だ。
Influenza is a disease that spreads easily.
伝染病の予防にはワクチン接種が大切だ。
Vaccination is important for preventing infectious diseases.
彼のあくびが私にも伝染してしまった。
His yawn spread to me too.