What Is the Time Interval Between Invasion by an Infectious

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and the first appearance of signs and symptoms of the disease called?

• A) Communicable period
• B) Incubation period
• C) Infectiousness
• D) Endemic

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Definitions:

Neonatal Period

First 4 weeks of life, a time of transition from intrauterine dependency to independent existence.

First

Referring to the initial or primary in a sequence or series.

Life

The existence of an individual human being or animal, marked by growth, reproduction, and constant adaptation through various biological processes.

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together, allowing for easier birth and brain growth.