Epidemic refers to the term which best describes this incidence.
What is an Epidemic?
This is an occurrence which is characterized by the rapid spread of an
infectious disease to people in an area.
Influenza is an example of an infectious disease and the sharp increase in
the incidence of a specific influenza in both Europe and in the United
States means it is an Epidemic.
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