Which of the following stages of infection is characterized by the onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms progressing to more specific symptoms?
A) Illness stage
B) Prodromal stage
C) Incubation period
D) Convalescence

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The prodromal stage is the early stage of infection characterized by nonspecific signs and symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, and fever, which then progress to more specific symptoms in the illness stage. The incubation period is the time between exposure to the pathogen and the onset of symptoms, while convalescence is the stage of recovery after the illness has peaked.

Which of the Following Stages of Infection Is Characterized by the Onset