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Which term refers to the number of new cases of a disease at any given time?
Which term refers to the number of new cases of a disease at any given time?
- Prevalence
- Incidence (correct)
- Mortality
- Morbidity
Which term refers to the increasing number of existing 'long lasting' diseases or infections?
Which term refers to the increasing number of existing 'long lasting' diseases or infections?
- Prevalence (correct)
- Mortality
- Morbidity
- Incidence
Which term refers to a spontaneous infection or disease within the normal range?
Which term refers to a spontaneous infection or disease within the normal range?
- Morbidity
- Sporadic (correct)
- Endemic
- Mortality
Which term refers to a batch of cases or infections in the same geographical area?
Which term refers to a batch of cases or infections in the same geographical area?
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Which term refers to a batch of cases or infections in many geographical locations?
Which term refers to a batch of cases or infections in many geographical locations?
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Epidemiological Terms
- Incidence: The term that refers to the number of new cases of a disease occurring at a specific time point.
- Prevalence: Refers to the increasing number of existing 'chronic' diseases or infections within a population.
- Endemic: Indicates a spontaneous infection or disease that occurs within the normal range in a given population or region.
- Outbreak: A batch of cases or infections occurring in the same geographical area, often indicating a sudden increase.
- Epidemic: Refers to a batch of cases or infections that spread across multiple geographical locations, signifying widespread transmission.
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