Which type of epidemic usually results from a single contaminated source such as food?

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A common-source epidemic usually results from a single contaminated source, such as food. The other options do not specifically relate to a single contaminated source. A propagated epidemic is one in which the disease spreads person-to-person. A herd epidemic is a type of propagated epidemic that affects a large portion of a population. A sporadic disease refers to isolated cases occurring unpredictably.

Which Type of Epidemic Usually Results from a Single Contaminated