Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 446: 8

Answer

Prevalence.

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The total number of cases of a disease in a given area is its prevalence. The prevalence of the disease can help experts determine its severity as well as whether or not the disease is likely to die off soon.

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