The Reservoir of the Common Cold is The

Question

The reservoir of the common cold is the
A)family pet.
B)human.
C)infected fomite.
D)fruit.

Accepted Answer

The common cold is a contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Its reservoir is the human body. The virus can be spread through droplets from the mouth or nose of an infected person when they cough or sneeze, or when a person touches a surface contaminated with the virus and then touches their mouth or nose. Pets, fomites, and fruit are not the reservoirs for the common cold.