Stages of Infection

Question 1

Is a condition in which pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans enter the body and multiply

Answer 1

Infection

Question 2

Are disease causing micoorganisms

Answer 2

Pathogens

Question 3

Sees the pathogen as an invader so it will try to get rid of or “fight” the foreign invader

Answer 3

Immune System

Question 4

Is the time between the exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms

Answer 4

Incubation stage

Question 5

is the time when the signs and symptoms of a disease start to appear

Answer 5

Prodromal stage

Question 6

is the period when the disease is at its peak and can be diagnosed

Answer 6

Acute stage

Question 7

Is the period when symptoms usually start to subside and the severity of the disease starts to go down

Answer 7

Declining stage

Question 8

is the period where the symptoms start to fade and the patient recovers slowly

Answer 8

Convalescent stage