A college-aged student has influenza. At what stage of the infection is the student most infectious?
A) Incubation period
B) Prodromal stage
C) Full stage of illness
D) Convalescent period
Ans: B
A person is most infectious during the prodromal stage. Early signs and symptoms of disease are present, but these are often vague and nonspecific. During this phase, the person often does not realize that he or she is contagious. As a result, the infection spreads.
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