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Understanding Epidemics: A Focus on Dengue Fever and Its Global Impact

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An epidemic is a rapidly spreading disease affecting a population. The most recent significant epidemic was the dengue outbreak in Pakistan from 2011, which highlights the urgent global health crisis this mosquito-borne virus poses. Millions have died due to dengue fever, revealing the lethal potential of such diseases. Efforts are underway to develop antidotes for affected individuals. Understanding epidemic dynamics and the relevance of dengue fever today is crucial, as its recent impact has been devastating, emphasizing the need for awareness and effective responses.

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Understanding Epidemics: A Focus on Dengue Fever and Its Global Impact

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  1. EPIDEMICS By: EJA HAGWOOD, SHANIYA SMITH, NAMILLA, AND BRIANNE GUARDIALAO

  2. What is it? • Epidemic is a disease In a given human population. The disease spread quickly.

  3. When was the last major epidemic • The last major epidemic was in 2011 to present and it was the dengue outbreak in Pakistan . Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus

  4. Why is it a problem? • It’s a problem because millions of people are dying from it. It cause millions of deaths world wide. Epidemic is mostly caused by insects and viruses.

  5. What is being done about it today? • Doctors are making antidotes of people who has the disease.

  6. Why is it relevant to us today? • It is important because to us because it just recently happen and the disease killed millions of people.

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