stages of infection Flashcards
1
Q
stages of infection
A
incubation stage
prodromal stage
acute stage
declining stage
convalescent stage
2
Q
the time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms
A
incubation stage
3
Q
when the signs and symptoms of a disease starts to appear
A
prodromal stage
4
Q
when the disease is at its peak and the signs and symptoms can be clinically tested
A
acute stage
5
Q
when the symptoms start to subside and the severity of the disease declines
A
declining stage
6
Q
when the symptom of the disease starts to fade and the patient recovers his or her health and strength
A
convalescent stage
