Another Name for the Latent Stage in an Infectious Disease

Question

Another name for the latent stage in an infectious disease is the _____ stage.
A) etiology
B) communicable
C) incubation
D) pathogenic

Accepted Answer

The latent stage is also known as the incubation period, which is the time between exposure to the pathogen and the onset of symptoms. During this stage, the pathogen may be multiplying and spreading within the body, but the person does not yet feel ill.