Inanimate Objects Capable of Transferring Infectious Disease Agents Are

Question

Inanimate objects capable of transferring infectious disease agents are
A)vectors.
B)fomites.
C)vehicles.
D)reservoirs.

Accepted Answer

Inanimate objects that can transfer infectious disease agents are called fomites. Vectors are living organisms that can transmit disease, vehicles are substances that transport disease agents (like contaminated food or water), and reservoirs are natural habitats where disease agents can survive and multiply.