If the COVID-19 pandemic taught people anything about infection, it is that humans can infect others with some significant diseases in simple ways. You may find yourself washing your hands more often, coughing into your elbow, or wearing a mask if you feel a little under the weather to protect yourself and those around you. When it comes to other diseases, however, you may wonder whether they are transferable. For instance, is gingivitis, an oral condition, contagious? Can someone pass it to you with a sneeze or kiss? Learn more about gingivitis and find out!
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