Significance of Incubation period
The incubation period, across various contexts, consistently refers to the time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms. In Ayurveda, it's described in the context of hepatitis viruses. Science defines it in relation to viral infections. Health Sciences broadens the scope, encompassing the time frame for various diseases, including influenza, rabies, and anthrax, as well as conditions like avian influenza and COVID-19. The duration varies depending on the specific disease or virus, ranging from days to weeks, during which individuals may or may not be contagious.
Synonyms: Incubation time, Latency period, Development phase, Maturation period, Gestation period, Development period
In Dutch: Incubatietijd; In Finnish: Itämisaika; In Spanish: Período de incubación
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Incubation period'
In Hinduism, the incubation period represents the time between viral exposure and symptom onset. This can vary depending on the specific virus, with durations ranging from several days to weeks, as the virus replicates within the body.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is the time frame for HAV infection, which is approximately 15-45 days from the time of infection.[1] (2) This is the time between exposure with the virus and symptom onset, which is on average 5-14 days, and during this period, patients can be pre-symptomatic but can be contagious.[2] (3) This is the time it takes for the symptoms of the hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C to appear after infection.[3] (4) This refers to the time between infection and the appearance of symptoms, which for SARS-CoV-2 is between 2 to 14 days, according to the text.[4] (5) This is the time between infection with the Hepatitis-C virus and the appearance of symptoms, which can last for a certain number of weeks.[5]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The time interval between initial exposure to an etiological factor and the manifestation of symptoms of the disease.[6]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is the time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms, which is generally 4-8 days.[7]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The time taken for the effects of venomous or poisonous bites to become evident in the organism.[8]
The concept of Incubation period in scientific sources
Incubation period describes various timeframes. It encompasses the period for microbial growth, the duration for symptom development after infection (ranging from days to weeks), and the time samples are kept under controlled conditions. It is vital in understanding disease progression and influencing treatment.
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) The time between infection and the appearance of clinical signs, which can be several months.[9] (2) This is the time between exposure to the rabies virus and the appearance of clinical signs, which can vary in horses but can be up to five months in the described case.[10] (3) This is the time between infection with the lumpy skin disease virus and the appearance of clinical signs, which in the study, varied from 4–5 days.[11] (4) Nests were monitored throughout this until hatching occurred, as the text details in the methods section.[12] (5) The time between infection and the onset of symptoms, and in this study, the incubation period ranged from 7 to 29 days, while the mean incubation period ranged from 9.25 to 26 days.[13]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This refers to the time between infection and the appearance of symptoms, which researchers are trying to determine for the Zika virus.[14] (2) This refers to the estimated time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms, which is approximately 4–5 days for COVID-19.[15] (3) Incubation period is the estimated time frame for different types of conjunctivitis, such as 5–12 days for viral conjunctivitis and 1–7 days for bacterial conjunctivitis, influencing the period of communicability.[16] (4) This is the time between exposure to the rabies virus and the onset of symptoms, typically ranging from 20 to 90 days, but can vary significantly.[17] (5) The time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms, which is typically between 2 and 9 days, according to the provided text.[18]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the duration of time during which the hFOB 1.19 cells were kept under specific conditions while being treated.[19] (2) The incubation period appears to range from two to seven days, according to the text provided within the document.[20] (3) This term refers to the time between exposure to an infection and the appearance of symptoms, which is a crucial aspect of understanding how the disease spreads.[21] (4) SARS-CoV-2 has an incubation period of 2–7 days with spreading capability (from an infected individual to a non-infected one) during this incubation period.[22] (5) Incubation period in the enzymatic method can affect cell proliferation and viability, as it relies on the type of enzyme and parameters, as stated.[23]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The time during which a culture is kept under specific conditions to allow for growth.[24] (2) The time elapsed until a rat climbs onto the platform and stays for 5 seconds or more in the water maze test.[25] (3) The duration over which the parasites are exposed to the test substances, in this study, up to 6 days.[26] (4) This refers to the duration for which the enzyme was exposed to different conditions, such as varying pH, to assess its stability.[27] (5) The duration for which samples are exposed to experimental conditions.[28]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The time between exposure to the disease and the onset of symptoms, which varies among patients, and has implications for control and contact tracing efforts.[29] (2) This refers to the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms, which has been observed to vary in different studies.[30] (3) This refers to the time between contracting the virus and the appearance of symptoms, during which time individuals can transmit the virus.[31] (4) The period of time for Ebola is 2 to 21 days, and the early symptoms of the disease are similar to those of malaria and influenza.[32]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This refers to the duration during which the samples were kept under specific conditions to allow for the development of any reaction or change that was being studied, with different time points mentioned.[33] (2) This is the time during which the plates are kept at a specific temperature to allow the bacteria to grow, which was 24 hours.[34]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is the amount of time it takes for symptoms of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 to appear after a person has been infected, which is a critical factor.[35]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the time between the initial wound and the manifestation of symptoms, which can range from 18 hours to two weeks, although symptoms usually manifest after six days.[36]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is the time between HIV infection and the onset of acute HIV infection, and its duration has been associated with the later prognosis of the condition.[37]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) These are specific durations during which samples are kept under controlled conditions in the laboratory to allow for digestion or microbial activity to occur.[38] (2) The time frame between exposure to the virus and the manifestation of clinical symptoms, ranging from three to seven days.[39]