5.Stages of Infectious Disease Flashcards

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What are the 3 stages of infectious diseases? Describe them

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1.Incubation period: pathogen enters body, 1st symptoms or signs, pathogen multiplies and spreads
2.Illness period:discomfort and immune system is fighting
3.Convalescence period:pathogen eliminated, body now repairs

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