Measles spreads fastest among diseases

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Measles is the most contagious disease, with an R0 of 12-18, meaning one infected person can spread it to many others. Measles spreads through airborne particles and can infect unvaccinated individuals hours after an infected person has left a room. Other highly contagious diseases include pertussis and chickenpox. Diseases like tuberculosis and Ebola have lower R0 values but can still be dangerous due to treatment difficulty or high fatality rates, highlighting the importance of vaccination and herd immunity.


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