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An outbreak of an infectious disease is called an epidemic if a lot of people in one area become infected. But if the disease is very widespread, international and many people need treatment, it is called a pandemic.

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i actually believe what it is called an epidemic. ecoli is a type of bacteria, not a large outbreak of a disease in humans.

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The thing you are describing is an epidemic

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Yes.

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