Seuche

noun
  1. An epidemic or widespread disease affecting many individuals in a community or region simultaneously. noun
    The Seuche spread rapidly through the town, affecting nearly every household.
    Efforts to contain the Seuche were implemented by health officials to prevent further outbreaks.
  2. A figurative term used to describe a harmful or undesirable phenomenon that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people. noun
    The misinformation acted like a Seuche, spreading through social media platforms unchecked.
    Some described the rapid rise of the trend as a cultural Seuche, influencing people across the globe.