When the incidence of a particular infectious disease is drastically larger than first estimated,this is referred to as a(n):

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An epidemic refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of an infectious disease beyond what is normally expected in a specific population or geographical area. It is generally used to describe the outbreak of a disease in a limited region. On the other hand, a pandemic refers to a global outbreak of a disease or a situation where the disease is spread across multiple countries and continents. Epidemiology is a field of study that focuses on the spread, distribution, and control of diseases in different populations. A distribution issue is a broader term that may refer to any concern related to the distribution of goods or services, and does not specifically apply to the spread of infectious diseases.

When the Incidence of a Particular Infectious Disease Is Drastically