Stages of Infection

What is the first stage of infection, where the pathogen enters the body but symptoms have not yet appeared?

• Convalescence

• Acute

• Prodromal

• Incubation

Which stage of infection is characterized by mild and non-specific symptoms?

• Incubation

• Prodromal

• Acute

• Convalescence

What is the final stage of infection, where the body recovers and returns to its normal state?

• Incubation

• Prodromal

• Acute

• Convalescence

During which stage of infection can a person transmit the disease to others, even without symptoms?

• Convalescence

• Acute

• Prodromal

• All of the above

Which stage of infection is affected by factors such as the route of entry of the pathogen, the immune response of the host, how fast or slow the pathogen multiplies?

• Incubation

• Prodromal

• Acute

• Convalescence

In which stage of infection do symptoms become most severe and specific to the illness?

• Incubation

• Acute

• Convalescence

• Acute