An infection constantly maintained at a baseline level in a geographic area without external input is known as
[amp_mcq option1=”Endemic” option2=”Pandemic” option3=”Epidemic” option4=”Outbreak” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
An endemic infection refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area.
The key characteristic of an endemic disease is that it is maintained at a predictable baseline level within a specific region without needing external introduction.