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An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
2
The rapid spread of a disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time.
3
The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which may be clinically unapparent or result in local cellular injury due to competitive metabolism, toxins, intracellular replication, or antigen-antibody response.
4
Subjective evidence of a disease or physical disturbance observed by the patient.
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The identification of the nature and cause of an illness or problem through examination of the symptoms and medical history of a patient.
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The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
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The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
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The occurrence of cases of a particular disease in a population or region that is greater than what is normally expected.