All of the Following Are Necessary for an Epidemic to Occur

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following are necessary for an epidemic to occur, EXCEPT:

• A) there must be survivors.
• B) there must be a mechanism of contagion.
• C) there must be a large population to support transmission.
• D) the agent must be bacterial.
• E) there must be live hosts for the pathogen.

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Definitions:

Panic Attack

A sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, characterized by symptoms such as palpitations, shaking, and feelings of detachment or imminent danger.

Irregular Heartbeat

Also known as arrhythmia, it refers to any of a group of conditions in which the electrical activity of the heart is irregular, either too fast or too slow.

Breathlessness

A state or feeling of being unable to breathe easily, often a symptom of physical exertion or a medical condition.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of particular objects, situations, or activities that leads to avoidant behavior.