Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A disease which is spread by contact

  1. Infectious

  2. Contagious

  3. Endemic

  4. Contextual
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A contagious disease specifically spreads through direct or indirect contact between people. This distinguishes it from infectious diseases (which can spread through various means) and endemic diseases (which are consistently present in a population). The key characteristic is transmission via contact.

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