A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. None of these Epidemic Endemic Pandemic

The correct answer is "Epidemic."<br /><br />An epidemic refers to a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. It is characterized by a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area. Epidemics can affect a specific geographic area or a larger region.