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Incubation period

The incubation period is the time it takes for an infection to develop after a person has been exposed to a disease-causing organism (such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi). The incubation period ends when the first signs or symptoms of the disease appear.

Current as of: April 30, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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