The Reservoir of an Infection Is

Question

The reservoir of an infection is
A)referred to as a fomite.
B)always a person who has the disease.
C)the habitat where the microorganisms can persist for long periods.
D)always another human or other animal.
E)the same as the source of the infection.

Accepted Answer

The reservoir of an infection is the habitat where the microorganisms can persist for long periods. This can include soil, water, and even other animals or humans. It does not necessarily have to be a person who has the disease, and it is not always the same as the source of the infection. Fomites are objects that can transmit disease, but they are not the reservoir.