Question

Please list and describe the stages of infectious disease between the infection and resolution stages.

Answer 1

stages of infectious disease

Incubation stage

Pathogen is actively replicating without producing symptoms. this stage may be as short as a few hours(salmonella), up to many years(HIV).

Prodormal stage

The initial appearance of symptoms, though they are usually vague. They may include malasis, fatigue, anorexia, mild fever, myalgia, and headache. Flu like symptoms

Acute stage

The maximum impact of infectious process, there is rapid proliferation and spread of the pathogen. The symptoms are more pronounced and specific,

Convalescent stage

Infection is contained and being progressively eliminated. The damaged tissue is repaired. Symptoms are decreasing.

Resolution

Total elimination of the pathogen, no residual sign and symptoms.

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