Match the following descriptions to the stages of disease development.  This period depends on the specific microorganism involved, its pathogenicity, the number of infecting microorganisms, and the resistance of the host. The fever decreases, and the feeling of malaise diminishes. It is characterized by early, mild symptoms of disease. A stage wherein the patient's immune response and other defense mechanisms are altered by the pathogen. A stage wherein recovery has occurred

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Match the following descriptions to the stages of disease development. 

This period depends on the specific microorganism involved, its pathogenicity, the number of infecting microorganisms, and the resistance of the host.

The fever decreases, and the feeling of malaise diminishes.

It is characterized by early, mild symptoms of disease.

A stage wherein the patient's immune response and other defense mechanisms are altered by the pathogen.

A stage wherein recovery has occurred.

Incubation period
Period of convalescence
Prodromal period
Period of decline
Period of illness
Transcribed Image Text:Incubation period Period of convalescence Prodromal period Period of decline Period of illness
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