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1. A Carrier is a bearer and transmitter of a agent capable of causing [[Infectious Disease| infectious disease]]. | 1. A Carrier is a bearer and transmitter of a agent capable of causing [[Infectious Disease| infectious disease]]. | ||
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'''Notes''': ''An [[Asymptomatic| asymptomatic]] carrier shows no symptoms of carrying an [[Infectious Agent| infectious agent]].'' | '''Notes''': ''An [[Asymptomatic| asymptomatic]] carrier shows no symptoms of carrying an [[Infectious Agent| infectious agent]].'' | ||
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2. A person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent without visible symptoms of the disease. A carrier acts as a potential source of infection. | 2. A person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent without visible symptoms of the disease. A carrier acts as a potential source of infection. | ||
Revision as of 06:46, 2 November 2020
1. A Carrier is a bearer and transmitter of a agent capable of causing infectious disease.
Notes: An asymptomatic carrier shows no symptoms of carrying an infectious agent.
(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute) |
2. A person or animal that harbors a specific infectious agent without visible symptoms of the disease. A carrier acts as a potential source of infection.
(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)