STAGES OF INFECTION Flashcards
1
Q
Stage characterized from entry of MICROORGANISMS to appearancr of S/SX
A
INCUBATION PERIOD
2
Q
Stage Characterized from appearance of NON-SPECIFIC S/SX to appearance of SPECIFIC S/SX
A
PRODROMAL PERIOD
3
Q
non-specific s/sx to specific
A
PRODROMAL PERIOD
4
Q
most specific s/x appear
A
ILLNESS/ ACTIVE STAGE
5
Q
return of patient to pre-normal state
A
RECOVERY/ CONVALESCENT
6
Q
Stage when Microorganism is growing and multiplying
A
INCUBATION PERIOD
7
Q
Stage when pathognomonic sign becomes evident
A
Illness/ Active stage or Infective stage
8
Q
First stage of infection
A
INCUBATION PERIOD
9
Q
Second Stage of Infection
A
PRODROMAL PERIOD
10
Q
Third stage of infection
A
ILLNESS/ ACTIVE STAGE OR INFECTIVE STAGE
11
Q
Fourth stage of Infection
A
RECOVERY OR CONVALESCENT STAGE
