Someone who inconspicuously harbors a pathogen and spreads it to others is a
A)fomite.
B)carrier.
C)vector.
D)reservoir.
E)source.

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A carrier is an individual who harbors a pathogen but does not display any symptoms. They may unknowingly spread the pathogen to others through direct or indirect contact, making them a potential source of infection. Fomite refers to an object that can harbor a pathogen but is not capable of infecting individuals on its own. Vector refers to an organism that transmits a pathogen from one host to another. Reservoir refers to any place, organism or substance in which a pathogen can survive and from which it can spread to infect a new host. Source refers to the origin of the pathogen. Among the given options, carrier is the most appropriate term for an individual who can spread a pathogen without showing symptoms.

Someone Who Inconspicuously Harbors a Pathogen and Spreads It to Others