The phrase
"epidemic potential" refers to the likelihood or possibility of a disease spreading rapidly and widely among a population, potentially causing a large number of people to become sick.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«epidemic»
«potential»
Sentences with «epidemic potential»
- In 2016, the World Health Organization added Lassa fever to its list of priority pathogens of epidemic potential, calling for more research. (sciencemag.org)
- Emergence of novel strain of Vibrio cholerae with epidemic potential in southern and eastern India. (rehydrate.org)
- The global spread of dengue virus (DENV) infections has increased viral genetic diversity, some of which appears associated with greater epidemic potential. (science.sciencemag.org)
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