An epidemic is a disease that affects many people at one time. This website describes many of the diseases that have affected the world throughout history, as well as diseases that are currently affecting the world in epidemic proportions. Information about whom the diseases affected and when the diseases were most prevalent is also included. Many treatment and prevention methods are also suggested.
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The purpose of this website is to educate people about current epidemics. Our website will include a description of selected diseases. It will also inform people of the symptoms and treatment of these diseases so they may be identified and treated. We will furthermore include educational information about past epidemics.

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