Which of the following is not true regarding Pathogenesis of a disease?
- Pathogenesis phase of disease: Begins with entry of the disease 'agent' in the susceptible host. Multiplication of organism, disease initiation and progression is seen. Final outcome may be recovery, disability or death. Secondary and teiary levels of prevention are possible here. Screening of disease may improve prognosis and increase survival. (Hence, option-1 is wrong)
Screening is of no use in changing course of disease.
Teiary prevention is possible.
Entry of organism occurs.
Includes subclinical cases.
Levels of Prevention of Disease