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When a disease spreads rapidly it is called a(n?
When a disease spreads rapidly, it is called an "epidemic." This term refers to a situation where the number of cases of a disease exceeds what is normally expected in a specific area or population. If the outbreak spreads across multiple countries or continents, it may be classified as a "pandemic."
Is influenza a disease?
Yes, it is an infectious disease of the respiratory system caused by a viral infection. Because it can spread quickly, it can be deadly to a lot of people, it's often referred to as being an "epidemic" or a "virus of edidemic proportions". In some cases when it spreads worldwide, it is called a pandemic as in the example of the H1N1/09 Swine Flu.
Is there a disease that makes you black out?
Yes, fainting or "blacking out" can occur in severe cases of Lyme disease. In early stages, the body does not react as harshly to the infected tick bite until it spreads farther than the original affected area.
What do you call a severe thunderstorm where a tornado begins?
In most cases the storm the produces a tornado is called a supercell, though in some cases tornadoes can develop in other types of thunderstorm.
How many reported cases of golf ball deaths have occurred worldwide?
There have been around 40 reported cases of deaths caused by golf balls worldwide.
What is the pathogen of poliomyelitis?
The pathogen responsible for poliomyelitis is the poliovirus, which is a type of enterovirus. It primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, and can infect the gastrointestinal tract before spreading to the nervous system, leading to paralysis in severe cases. Vaccination through the polio vaccine has been successful in reducing the incidence of polio worldwide.
What is the water burn disease?
You probably are asking about water borne diseases. These are the diseases that are spread by contaminated water. Cholera is one of these and affects 3-5 million people a year, worldwide. In severe cases it can be fatal.
What is kary?
The closest match for karie malformation is Chiari malformation. When the brain tissue spreads down into a person's spinal cord, this is called Chiari malformation. Treatment is available, but is not needed in some cases.
What is the average time from the onset of arterial bleeding to death in cases of severe trauma?
The average time from the start of severe arterial bleeding to death in cases of severe trauma is typically around 2 to 5 minutes.
What is a bone infection caused by pus-producing bacteria?
A bone infection caused by pus-producing bacteria is called osteomyelitis. This condition usually occurs when bacteria enters the bloodstream or nearby tissues and spreads to the bone, leading to inflammation and infection within the bone. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and, in severe cases, surgery may be required to remove infected tissue.
What is karie malformation?
The closest match for karie malformation is Chiari malformation. When the brain tissue spreads down into a person's spinal cord, this is called Chiari malformation. Treatment is available, but is not needed in some cases.
How are more severe cases of sleep apnea treated?
More severe cases may need assisted breathing devices to wear at night or surgery to correct airway obstruction.
