The Stage of an Infectious Disease When Specific Signs and Symptoms

question 11

Multiple Choice

The stage of an infectious disease when specific signs and symptoms are seen and the pathogen is at peak activity is

• A)prodromal stage.
• B)convalescent stage.
• C)incubation period.
• D)period of invasion.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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