The period from acquiring inrfection to maximum infectivity is called as-
Correct Answer: Generation time
Description: In general, generation time is roughly equal to incubation period. But these 2 terms are not the same. The time of maximum communicability may precede or follow the incubation period. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 108
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