Describe ways you can help your body prevent or fight an illness at each stage of its progression. During this stage, the pathogen starts to multiply but the person is still unaware of the disease. During this stage, the pathogen continues to multiply and the person begins to experience the signs and symptoms of the disease. During this stage, the signs and symptoms are obvious and severe. During this stage, the pathogens start to decrease and signs and symptoms begin to wane. During this stage, the body begins to recover and eventually returns to its normal functions.​