A cluster of cases in a specific population occurring in a brief period of time is called a(n)
A) outbreak.
B) endemic.
C) pandemic.
D) attack break.
E) mortality.

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An outbreak is defined as a sudden increase in the number of cases of a particular disease or health condition in a specific population and geographic area. It can also refer to a cluster of cases occurring in a brief period of time. An endemic is a disease or condition that is regularly present and/or prevalent in a specific geographic area or population. A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease affecting people in multiple countries or continents. "Attack break" and "mortality" are not relevant terms for describing a cluster of cases.

A Cluster of Cases in a Specific Population Occurring in a Brief