SOC 4369 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Index Case, Fomite, Particulates
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Latency period time between infection exposure to infection agent and onset of infectiousness. Incubation period period between pathogen entry and the manifestation of signs and symptoms; time requires for the multiplication of microorganisms within the host up to a threshold where the parasitic population is large enough to produce symptoms. Prodromal stage period in which there is an onset of signs and symptoms, but they are not yet specific enough to make a diagnosis; patient is contagious. Illness period phase in which the disease is most severe and has characteristic signs and symptoms; the immune response has been activated. Convalescence signs and symptoms begin to disappear. Carrier an infected person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent in the absence of discernible (visible) clinical disease and serves as a potential source of infection to others. Occurs either due to inadequate treatment or immune response, the disease gent is not completely eliminated leading to a carrier state.
