Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 13 - Microbe-Human Interactions - Concept Connections - Bloom's Levels 4 and 6: Analyze and Create - Page 391: 6

Answer

A living reservoir, especially one which is asymptotic in nature, has the greatest potential to spread infection.

Work Step by Step

A living reservoir, especially one which is asymptotic in nature, has the greatest potential to spread infection. It is important to note that asymptotic cases are dangerous because the virus is not observed and thus there is no warning that the person is sick.
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