Which of the following statements adequately describes the period of time between which a parasite can infect a host and the time at which it can be diagnosed?
A)Post-latent period
B)Post-patent period
C)Pre-patent period
D)Recovery period

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The pre-patent period is the period between parasitic infection and the time at which it can be diagnosed. For this reason, veterinarians utilize an animal's history and clinical signs in addition to laboratory testing to diagnose a parasitic infection.

Which of the Following Statements Adequately Describes the Period of Time