Question

A disease that lasts for a short period of time is called an acute disease.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Some diseases persist for only a very short period, and these are called acute diseases. E.g. common cold, appendicitis, etc. Symptoms of other diseases prolong for several years or even a lifetime. These are called chronic diseases. E.g. elephantiasis, AIDS, etc.