One case of smallpox occurs in a population in which it was considered to be previously eliminated.Which of the following best describes what has occurred?

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The occurrence of one case of smallpox in a population in which it was considered to be previously eliminated is an epidemic.Endemic refers to the constant presence of a disease within a geographic area or population.Pandemic refers to an epidemic occurring worldwide and affecting large populations.Infectivity is the ability to enter and multiply in the host.

One Case of Smallpox Occurs in a Population in Which