A biologic agent's incubation period is especially important for the paramedic to understand because:
A) the incubation period is directly related to the duration of the illness.
B) most biologic agents have an incubation period of less than 24 hours.
C) the patient may be contagious despite the absence of signs and symptoms.
D) the incubation period determines how easily another person can be infected.
Answer: C) the patient may be contagious despite the absence of signs and symptoms.
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