Multiple choice

What is the carrier state of an individual who has recovered from the infectious disease, but continues to harbor large numbers of the pathogen?

  1. Chronic carrier

  2. Active carrier

  3. Healthy carrier

  4. Incubatory carrier

  5. Convalescent carrier
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Convalescent carrier is a person who has recovered from the symptoms of an infectious disease but is still capable of transmitting pathogens to others. Persons in this category are the most frequent source of infection for others.

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