Stages of an infection Flashcards by Derrald Buis | Brainscape

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Define

Incubation

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Pathogen enters your body and replicates, no symptoms yet.

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Prodromal stage

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Pathogen is detected by immune system and early response is inititated. Develop low grade fever and fatigue.

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Illness

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Infection takes place and your symptoms are generally specific to the pathogen that is causing them.

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Period of decline

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Infectious agent decreases and patient is beginning to feel better.

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Convalescence

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Immune system has won and pathogens go bye bye.

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Shingles is typically preceded by pain, itching, tingling, or burning along the affected dermatome. What stage of infection is taking place?

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Prodromal stage. Illness would be if the erythematous rash with fluid filled blisters showed up.

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