Identify a true statement about the prodromal stage, one of the five stages that occurs when a pathogen infects a new host.

A. During this stage, a pathogenic agent continues to multiply and a host is capable of transferring pathogens to a new host.
B. In this stage, a disease reaches its greatest development, and the likelihood of transmitting the disease to others is highest.
C. This stage lasts from the time a pathogen enters the body until it multiplies to the point where signs and symptoms of a disease begin to appear.
D. This stage is characterized by apparent recovery from an invading pathogen; however, the patient is susceptible to other pathogens.


Answer: A

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