What is acute and chronic disease?

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Acute diseases-
Diseases having a sudden onset and lasting for a shorter period of time are called acute diseases.
Ex. Common cold , appendicitis etc.

Chronic diseases.-
Diseases having a slow onset and which last for a longer period of time and even for lifetime are called chronic diseases.
Ex: HIV, Asthama etc.

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