Infection

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The pathogen is multiplying rapidly, invading further, affecting tissues at site of initial colonisation and other sites.
Invasion period
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How many stages are there in the clinical infectious disease process.
Four
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The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom.
Incubation period
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A result from the activation of the immune system.
Fever
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Individual's immune and inflammatory systems have in general successfully removed infectious agent.
Convalescence period
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The appearance of initial symptoms which are often mild including feeling of discomfort and tiredness.
Prodromal stage
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Another result from the activation of the immune system.
Inflammation
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Signs and symptoms of disease are the most obvious during the stage.
Invasion period
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How many stages are there in the clinical infectious disease process.

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The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom.

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A result from the activation of the immune system.

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Individual's immune and inflammatory systems have in general successfully removed infectious agent.

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