You are studying a newly identi?ed infectious disease within a population. Think of the typical graph of the course of infection--incubation period through to convalescent period. The new disease reveals a course of infection characterized by ?uctuating symptoms, with intermittent periods of
Invasion (acute period) between prodromal periods. The whole course of infection occurs over a period of months or even years. Based upon the information presented, select the statement that most accurately re?ects this new infectious disease.

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The description of fluctuating symptoms with intermittent periods of invasion (acute period) between prodromal periods over months or years suggests that the disease exhibits latency. Latency refers to a period where a pathogen is present in the host without causing overt symptoms, which can be followed by reactivation periods where symptoms become evident again.

You Are Studying a Newly Identi?ed Infectious Disease Within a Population