The Length of the Incubation Period Depends on a Variety

question 7

Multiple Choice

The length of the incubation period depends on a variety of factors, including

• A) the growth rate of the pathogen AND environmental conditions.
• B) the host's condition AND the carrier's vaccination status.
• C) number of infectious cells or virions encountered AND the host's condition.
• D) number of infectious cells or virions encountered, the host's condition, AND the growth rate of the pathogen.
• E) the growth rate of the pathogen only.

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