Question
State differences between acute and chronic diseases.
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Answer
Differences between acute and chronic diseases:
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An acute disease lasts for just a short time but can begin rapidly and have intense symptoms.
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A chronic disease is persistent. It lasts for a long period of time and might recur.
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Develop in a short time.
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Develop over time instead of having a sudden onset.
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Cold, influenza, Cholera, Typhoid, strep throat, cough, etc.
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Cancer, Heart disease, kidney disease, Tuberculosis, Arthritis, Diabetes, etc.
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