The Time from When Pathogen First Enters the Body and Begins

question 2

Multiple Choice

The time from when pathogen first enters the body and begins to multiply, until symptoms first appear is the

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

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Definitions:

Intracellular

Situated or happening inside a cell or cells.

Intravenous Catheter

A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by pain and swelling, sometimes due to an infection or from the presence of an intravenous (IV) catheter.

Edematous

Describes tissue that is swollen due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues.