It is almost a resting state for the disease. It is an indefinite period of time. An example is touching a cold sore on you mouth and then touching your partners genitalia. TEST a laboratory or other procedure will shows whether a disease or infection is present or has been present in the body. The way a disease, infection, or condition is taken care of with medications, therapy, etc.
Vaccines add to the immune system to fight a specific disease or infection.
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