Endemic - The baseline level of disease usually present in a community.⏎
Fungi - A taxonomic kingdom of spore-forming organisms distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria that includes microorganisms such as yeast and molds, as well as mushrooms.⏎
DNA - Short for deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA is any of the nucleic acids that contain the genetic instructions necessary for the development and functioning of all living organisms as well as some viruses.⏎
Ecology - A branch of science that deals with the relation of organisms to one another and their physical environment.⏎
Encephalitis - Inflammation of the brain, often caused by a virus.⏎