Apparently healthy people who may transmit a pathogen they harbor are called
A) vectors.
B) carriers.
C) fomites.
D) vehicles.
E) arthropods.

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Carriers are individuals who appear healthy but have a pathogen inside their body that they can transmit to others. Vectors are organisms that transmit a pathogen from one host to another, such as mosquitoes with malaria. Fomites are inanimate objects that can harbor a pathogen, such as doorknobs or keyboards. Vehicles are substances that can transmit a pathogen, such as contaminated food or water. Arthropods are a group of animals that includes insects and spiders, some of which act as vectors for diseases. However, none of these options specifically refer to apparently healthy individuals who can transmit a pathogen, except for carriers.

Apparently Healthy People Who May Transmit a Pathogen They Harbor