The stage of an infectious disease when specific signs and symptoms are seen and the pathogen is at peak activity is the ______.

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The period of invasion is when the pathogen is multiplying and causing specific signs and symptoms in the host. The prodromal stage is the early period with vague symptoms, the incubation period is the time between infection and the onset of symptoms, and the convalescent stage is the recovery period after symptoms have subsided.

The Stage of an Infectious Disease When Specific Signs and Symptoms