Question

What does the term "epidemic" primarily signify regarding an infectious disease already present in a specific region or population?

• A. A complete eradication of the disease.
• B. A normal, expected fluctuation in the number of cases.
• C. An unusual increase in the number of cases.
• D. A decrease in the number of cases.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. An unusual increase in the number of cases.

• The term epidemic primarily signifies an unusual increase in the number of cases of an infectious disease that is already present in a specific region or population. It indicates that the disease is spreading more rapidly or extensively than what is typically expected for that area.