Select the INCORRECT definition regarding the progression of an infectious disease.
A) Illness phase-period of time during which symptoms and signs of disease occur.
B) Incubation period-interval between the entrance of a pathogen into a susceptible host and the onset of illness caused by that pathogen.
C) Prodromal period-a period of early, vague symptoms indicating the onset of a disease.
D) Period of convalescence-period of recuperation and recovery from an illness.
E) Carrier phase-period in which a pathogen is harbored without noticeable ill effects, but may be transmitted to other hosts.

Question

Select the INCORRECT definition regarding the progression of an infectious disease.
A) Illness phase-period of time during which symptoms and signs of disease occur.
B) Incubation period-interval between the entrance of a pathogen into a susceptible host and the onset of illness caused by that pathogen.
C) Prodromal period-a period of early, vague symptoms indicating the onset of a disease.
D) Period of convalescence-period of recuperation and recovery from an illness.
E) Carrier phase-period in which a pathogen is harbored without noticeable ill effects, but may be transmitted to other hosts.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The carrier phase is incorrectly defined as it implies no noticeable ill effects on the host, which is not always true. Carriers can sometimes exhibit mild symptoms or be asymptomatic, but the key aspect is their ability to transmit the pathogen to others, not the absence of all symptoms.

Select the INCORRECT Definition Regarding the Progression of an Infectious