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NREMT Advanced EMT

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Three weeks ago you came in contact with Tuberculosis and last week you had a symptom. What is this period between disease contact and symptoms called?
  1. Point of Contact
  2. Incubation Time
  3. Incubation Period
  4. Point of Incubation
Explanation
Answer - C - The period between disease contact and symptoms is called the incubation period. Disease incubation periods differ enormously, from 2-6 weeks for Tuberculosis, to years with AIDS. Paramedics are at high risk for disease transmission. Consider all bodily fluids to be dangerous and take necessary body substance isolation precautions.
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