A college-aged student has influenza. At what stage of the infection is the student most infectious?
A) Incubation period
B) Prodromal stage
C) Full stage of illness
D) Convalescent period

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The prodromal stage, which occurs after incubation and before the full stage of illness, is when individuals are most infectious, as the virus is actively replicating and shedding at high levels, even if symptoms are not yet at their peak.

A College-Aged Student Has Influenza