The Number of Persons Afflicted with an Infectious Disease Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

The number of persons afflicted with an infectious disease is the _____ rate.

• A)morbidity
• B)mortality
• C)incidence
• D)endemic
• E)pandemic

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Signs or indications of a disease or condition, experienced by an individual and reported during medical assessment.

Unusual Behavior

Actions or reactions that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or typical within a given culture or society.

Mental Disorder

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed according to guidelines based on symptoms, distress, and impairment of functioning.

Insanity

A legal term for a mental disorder of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior.