Question

What is meant by an acute disease

Answer 1

A disease or disorder that lasts a short time, comes on rapidly, and is accompanied by distinct symptoms. 


Examples of acute diseases include appendicitis, acute leukemia, and strep throat.

Answer 2

There are two kind of diseases:
1. Acute diseases- diseases caused for a short period of time and can be cured easily. e.g. comman cold, diarrhea etc.
2. Chronic diseases- diseases caused for a longer period of time even whole life time and take a lot of time to get cured or may not get cursed. e.g. diabetes, HIV etc.