Infection control part 2

What is the interval called between the entrance of a pathogen into the body and the appearance of first symptoms? The host may be infectious during this period.

• Incubation Period

• Convalescent Period

• Prodromal Period

• Acute Period

What stage is described as the interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms (malaise, low-grade fever, fatigue) to more specific symptoms, during which microorganisms grow and multiply, and the patient is more capable of spreading disease to others? For example, herpes simplex begins with itching and tingling at the site during this stage, before the lesion appears?

• Prodromal Stage

• Incubation Period

• Convalescent Stage

• Acute Stage

Which stage is the interval when a patient manifests signs and symptoms specific to a type of infection (e.g., common cold manifested by sore throat, sinus congestion, rhinitis; mumps manifested by earache, high fever, parotid and salivary gland swelling)? This is often the period in which the individual is most contagious.

• Acute Stage

• Incubation Period

• Convalescent Stage

• Prodromal Stage

What is the interval when acute symptoms of infection disappear, and the length of recovery depends on severity of infection and patient’s general state of health? Recovery takes from several days to months.

• Convalescence

• Incubation period

• Prodromal stage

• Acute phase

What is the interval between entrance of pathogen into the body and appearance of first symptoms called?

• Acute Stage

• Incubation Period

• Convalescence

• Prodromal Stage

Which stage is characterized by the interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms (like malaise, low-grade fever, fatigue) to more specific symptoms, and is when microorganisms grow and multiply?

• Acute Stage

• Incubation Period

• Convalescence

• Prodromal Stage

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the interval when a patient manifests signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection, and is often the period in which the individual is most contagious.

• Acute Stage

• Incubation Period

• Convalescent Stage

• Prodromal Stage

During which stage do acute symptoms of infection disappear, and recovery depends on the severity of infection and the patient's general state of health?

• Convalescence

• Incubation period

• Prodromal stage

• Illness stage

Which stage of an infectious process is described as: 'Interval between entrance of pathogen into body and appearance of first symptoms (e.g., chickenpox, 1 to 3 weeks; common cold, 1 to 2 days; influenza, 1 to 3 days; mumps, 12 to 26 days). The host may be infectious during this period.'?

• Incubation Period

• Prodromal Stage

• Illness Stage

• Convalescence

Which stage of an infectious process is described as: 'Interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms (malaise, low-grade fever, fatigue) to more specific symptoms; during this time, microorganisms grow and multiply, and patient is more capable of spreading disease to others. For example, herpes simplex begins with itching and tingling at the site during the prodromal stage, before the lesion appears.'?

• Prodromal Stage

• Incubation Period

• Illness Stage

• Convalescence