Microbiology-II Flashcards
The time between the entry of the microorganism into the body and the
appearance of symptoms is known as?
Incubation period
Period when general infectious symptoms, such as nausea, fever,
headache, muscle aches, or malaise, manifest is referred to as
Prodromal
period
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
Acme Period
What is the name of the phase when fever begins to subside, sweating may occur,
and the skin color returns to normal called as
Period of decline
Laboratory findings include an
elevation in leukocytes and increases in immature neutrophils. Collectively,
these physiologic changes are referred to as the
Acute phase responses
In what phase body systems return to normal?
convalescent period