What is the term used for an epidemic spreading worldwide?

Endemic

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Epidemic

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Pandemic

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The correct option is C
Pandemic

Pandemic

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. For example, influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity.

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Q. What is an epidemic?

Those species (of plants and animals) which are found exclusively in a particular area are called :
(a) epidemic species
(b) pelagic species
(c) pandemic species
(d) endemic species

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What is the term used for an epidemic spreading worldwide?

The correct option is C Pandemic Pandemic A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. For example, influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity.

The correct option is C
Pandemic

Pandemic

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. For example, influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity.