Infection patterns of viruses Flashcards
1
Q
What does chronic mean?
A
Persistant
2
Q
What does acute mean?
A
rapid onset and short lived
3
Q
What does latent mean?
A
Re emerges over time +/- symptoms. eg herpes
4
Q
What does subclinical mean?
A
Carrier state
5
Q
What does insiduous mean?
A
Long incubation