Which of the following best describes the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
A. An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected n a specific geographic area or population, while a pandemic refers to a global outbreak of a disease affecting multiple countries or continents
B. An epidemic is a disease outbreak that primarily affects animals, while a pandemic refers to a disease outbreak that primarily affects humans.
B. An epidemic and a pandemic are two interchangeable terms that refer to the same type of disease outbreak.
C. An epidemic refers to a widespread outbreak of a disease affecting multiple countries or continents while a pandemic is a localized increase in the number of cases within a specific geographic area or population.