Clinical Infectious disease process 0.0 / 5 ? NursingAnatomy and PhysiologyUniversityOther Created by: Jess Brown1Created on: 14-03-22 16:23 Incubation Period Interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptoms. Microorgansim has entered the body, undergone colonisation and begun multiplying. Insufficient numbers to cause symptoms- last several hours/days eg flu 1-2 days. 1 of 4 Prodromal Stage Appearance of initial symptoms which are often mild eg tiredness. Pathogen continues to multiply and individual begins to experience signs and symptoms of illness. Typically a result from activation of immune system. 2 of 4 Invasion Period Pathogen is multiplying rapidly, invading further, affecting tissues at site of initial colonisation and other areas. Development of symptoms specifically related to pathogen and symptoms related to inflammatory response. Signs and symptoms of disease are most obvious and severe. Reaches peak of infection. 3 of 4 Convalescence Period Individuals immune and inflammatory systems have in general successful remived infectious agent. Symptoms starting to decline- however disease may be fatal or enter latency phase. 4 of 4
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