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What is the period called when the signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection become apparent?
What is the period called when the signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection become apparent?
- Illness stage (correct)
- Prodromal stage
- Incubation period
- Convalescence
During which stage is the patient capable of spreading the disease to others?
During which stage is the patient capable of spreading the disease to others?
- Incubation period
- Convalescence
- Prodromal stage (correct)
- Illness stage
What is the interval between the entrance of a pathogen into the body and the appearance of the first symptoms called?
What is the interval between the entrance of a pathogen into the body and the appearance of the first symptoms called?
- Convalescence
- Illness stage
- Prodromal stage
- Incubation period (correct)
What is the stage characterized by a general feeling of malaise, low-grade fever, and fatigue?
What is the stage characterized by a general feeling of malaise, low-grade fever, and fatigue?
Which stage involves the disappearance of acute symptoms of infection?
Which stage involves the disappearance of acute symptoms of infection?
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Incubation Period
Incubation Period
Time from pathogen entry to first symptoms appearing.
Prodromal Stage
Prodromal Stage
Period of nonspecific symptoms before specific illness signs appear.
Illness Stage
Illness Stage
Time when specific signs and symptoms of infection are present.
Convalescence
Convalescence
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Duration of Incubation
Duration of Incubation
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Study Notes
Incubation Period
- The incubation period is the time between a pathogen entering the body and the first symptoms appearing.
- Chickenpox has an incubation period of 14 to 16 days.
- The common cold has a 1 to 2 day incubation period.
- Influenza has a 1 to 4 day incubation period.
- Measles has a 10 to 12 day incubation period.
- Mumps has a 16 to 18 day incubation period.
- Ebola has a 2 to 21 day incubation period.
Prodromal Stage
- The prodromal stage is the time from the start of nonspecific symptoms (like malaise, low-grade fever, fatigue) to the appearance of more specific symptoms.
- Microorganisms multiply during this stage.
- Patients can spread the disease to others during this time.
- Herpes simplex begins with itching and tingling before the lesion appears.
Illness Stage
- The illness stage is when the patient shows symptoms specific to the infection.
- Strep throat causes a sore throat, pain, and swelling.
- Mumps causes a high fever and parotid gland swelling.
Convalescence
- The convalescence stage is when the acute symptoms of the infection disappear.
- Recovery time depends on the severity of the infection and the person's immune system.
- Recovery can range from a few days to months.
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