Science.txt

Study of the cause of diseases

The number of new disease cases appearing in a particular population during a specific time

Results from adverse effects of treatment

Given disease found in a lesser extent but continuously in a particular region; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Many people in a given region acquire a certain disease at the same time; flu virus

Many people in an entire country, continent or world acquire a disease

Strength or potency of a pathogen to cause disease

Must grow within living cells, smaller than bacteria; chlamydia & rickettsiae

Inhibits the growth of microorganisms; hand washing