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In epidemiology, particularly in the discussion of infectious disease dynamics (modeling), the latent period (also known as the latency period or the pre-infectious period) is the time interval between when an individual or host is infected by a pathogen and when that individual becomes infectious, i.e. capable of transmitting pathogens to other susceptible individuals.[1][2][3]

Latent period (epidemiology) - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Time interval between infection by a pathogen and the individual becoming infectious In some diseases, as depicted in this diagram, the latent period is shorter than the incubation period . In such cases, a person can transmit infection without showing any signs of the disease and is called subclinically infectious or an asymptomatic carrier In epidemiology , particularly in the discussion of infectious disease dynamics (modeling), the latent period (also known as the latency period or the pre-infect

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