Epidemics refer to the occurrence of a disease in a community or region that is greater than what is normally expected. It spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a short period of time.
Related terms
Outbreaks: Outbreaks are smaller-scale epidemics that occur in a limited area or population.
Contagious: Contagious refers to diseases that can be easily transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.
Quarantine: Quarantine is the isolation of individuals who have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent its spread.