A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:

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Some people might harbor a pathogenic organism,such as HIV,within their body and yet do not acquire the disease/infection.These individuals,called carriers,have no outward sign of active disease,yet they can pass the infection to others.A pathogen is an organism capable of causing disease.A fomite is a contaminated object that transfers a pathogen,such as pens,stethoscopes,and contaminated needles.A vector is an organism that carries a pathogen to a susceptible host through a portal for entry into the body.An example of a vector is a mosquito or tick that bites or stings.

A Patient Infected with a Virus but Who Does Not