3: epidemic and pandemic
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Endemic
the constant presence of a disease or infectious agent in a population in a geographical area
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Hyperendemic
persistent, high levels of disease occurrence
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Reproduction number (R)
the average number of new infections caused by one infected individual
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Basic reproduction number (R0)
the reproduction number when the entire population is susceptible
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When reproduction number (R) > 1
epidemic progresses
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When reproduction number (R) < 1
epidemic recedes (wanes)
** also the point of herd immunity
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