Sudden or severe onset of signs and symptoms during acme is referred to as:
A)incubation
B)fulminating
C)prodrome
D)decline

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Fulminating refers to a sudden and severe onset of symptoms during the acme or peak of a disease. Incubation refers to the period between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms. Prodrome refers to the early non-specific symptoms that precede the characteristic symptoms of a disease. Decline refers to the stage of a disease where symptoms begin to lessen and the patient's condition improves.

Sudden or Severe Onset of Signs and Symptoms During Acme