Question

The period of time when a host cannot transmit an infectious agent to someone else is called the:

A. Incubation period
B. Latent period
C. Noncommunicable period
D. Window period

Answer 1

The period of time when a host cannot transmit an infectious agent to someone else is called the Incubation period option (a).

Step-by-step explanation:

The period of time when a host cannot transmit an infectious agent to someone else is called the Incubation period option (a). During this period, the pathogen begins multiplying in the host but there are insufficient numbers of pathogen particles to cause signs and symptoms of the disease. The length of the incubation period can vary depending on factors such as the strength of the pathogen, strength of the host immune defenses, and type of infection.