The SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak was an epidemic that spread over several countries. Which of the following terms describes what happened?

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The SARS outbreak spread over several countries, affecting a large number of people worldwide, which classifies it as a pandemic. A pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.

The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Outbreak Was an Epidemic