The period of time during which an infective pathogen can produce a disease once it is transmitted to another host is the:
A) Incubation period
B) Transmittal period
C) Transmission spike
D) Contagious period

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The incubation period is the period of time between the initial infection and the appearance of symptoms. During this time, the pathogen is multiplying and spreading within the host. Once symptoms appear, the host becomes contagious and can transmit the pathogen to others.

The Period of Time During Which an Infective Pathogen Can