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miv72 [106K]
3 years ago
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Over the last few years, in several countries, there have been large outbreaks of the influenza virus. Which statement correctly

describes the outbreaks?
A.This represents an epidemic because the outbreaks were a viral, not a bacterial, illness.

B.This represents a pandemic because the outbreaks took place in several different countries.
C.This represents an epidemic because the outbreaks were contained to the individual countries. D.This represents a pandemic because it involves an illness that has no known cure.
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2 answers:
grin007 [14]3 years ago
8 0
The answer is B. This represents a pandemic because the outbreaks took place in several different countries.
larisa86 [58]3 years ago
4 0

A pandemic is a worldwide spread of a disease.

A epidemic is a widespread disease in a community at a particular time.

The correct answer is B. This represents a pandemic because the outbreaks took place in several different countries because the disease was spread through several countries. It would be epidemic if the disease happened in a community, or a population of people in the same area.


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