Which of the following are characteristics of the stage of infection known as full stage of illness? Select all that apply.
A) It is the interval between the pathogen's invasion of the body and the appearance of symptoms of infection.
B) Specific signs and symptoms are present.
C) The organisms are growing and multiplying.
D) The signs and symptoms disappear, and the person returns to a healthy state.
E) Early signs and symptoms of disease are present, but these are often vague and nonspecific.

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During the full stage of illness, specific signs and symptoms of the infection are present, and the infectious organisms are growing and multiplying within the body. This stage is characterized by the peak of symptoms, and typically occurs after the prodromal stage (early signs and symptoms) has ended. The interval between the pathogen's invasion and the appearance of symptoms is the incubation period, and the recovery stage (signs and symptoms disappear) follows the full stage of illness.

Which of the Following Are Characteristics of the Stage of Infection