Epidemics and Pandemics
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- Q1What's the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic?A pandemic is an epidemic that spreads to multiple countries, or even worldwide.They can be used interchangeably.A pandemic effects multiple animal species, not just humans.A pandemic is an epidemic that causes more than 1000 deaths.30s
- Q2How many Europeans succumbed to the Black Death?More than 30 millionUnknown100,0002.5 million30s
- Q3What is an antigenic shift?The phenomenon of viruses and bacteria mutating so that vaccines and antibiotics are obsolete.The molecular mechanism that allows antigens to hide from the human host's immune system.When two or more known strains of a virus combine to form a new strain.30s
- Q4Where did the 2003 SARS outbreak originate?EuropeHong KongCanadaHanoi30s
- Q5Which of the following is NOT a good way to treat the spread of disease and prevent a disease from becoming an epidemic or pandemic?Share water bottles with your teammates when you are sick.wash your handsavoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth unless you've just washed your hands.cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze30s