A Situation When There Is a Higher Than Expected Number

question 22

Multiple Choice

A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease within a given area is called a/an:

• A) epidemic.
• B) exacerbation.
• C) morbidity.
• D) pandemic.

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Definitions:

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