If a prodromal period exists for a certain disease, it should occur prior to
A) convalescence.
B) illness.
C) incubation.
D) decline.

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The prodromal period is the time between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms. It occurs after the incubation period and before the onset of full-blown illness. Therefore, it should occur prior to the illness, which is option B.

If a Prodromal Period Exists for a Certain Disease, It