What is an infectious disease?
Understanding Pandemics and Infections

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An infectious disease is a disease that can be spread from person to person.
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Which pathogen is considered non-living?
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Virus
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What is a pandemic?
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A pandemic is a widespread disease that affects a large number of people across multiple countries or continents.
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What do antibiotics specifically cure?
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Antibiotics cure bacterial infections.
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What is the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic?
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A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease, while an epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease within a specific area.
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Can viruses reproduce on their own?
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No, viruses cannot reproduce on their own; they need a host cell to replicate.
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What is the role of vaccines in preventing infections?
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Vaccines help the immune system recognize and fight specific pathogens, preventing infections.
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