The Black Death, the 1918 influenza, and the H1N1 flu virus were all Blank______, as they caused widespread and worldwide infections.Multiple choice question.epidemiologychronic illnessesepidemicspandemics
Question
The Black Death, the 1918 influenza, and the H1N1 flu virus were all Blank______, as they caused widespread and worldwide infections.Multiple choice question.epidemiologychronic illnessesepidemicspandemics
Solution
The correct answer is "pandemics". These terms refer to diseases that have spread over a large area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people. The Black Death, the 1918 influenza, and the H1N1 flu virus all fit this description.
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