Microbiology-II Flashcards

1
Q

The time between the entry of the microorganism into the body and the
appearance of symptoms is known as?

A

Incubation period

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2
Q

Period when general infectious symptoms, such as nausea, fever,
headache, muscle aches, or malaise, manifest is referred to as

A

Prodromal
period

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3
Q

The period when specific symptoms occur like high fever and chills, change in skin color, blood pressure changes, increased heart
rate, swollen lymph glands, and a rash is referred to as

A

Acme Period

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4
Q

What is the name of the phase when fever begins to subside, sweating may occur,
and the skin color returns to normal called as

A

Period of decline

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5
Q

Laboratory findings include an
elevation in leukocytes and increases in immature neutrophils. Collectively,
these physiologic changes are referred to as the

A

Acute phase responses

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6
Q

In what phase body systems return to normal?

A

convalescent period

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