The Dried Residues of Fine Droplets from Mucus or Saliva

Question

The dried residues of fine droplets from mucus or saliva that harbor and transmit pathogen are
A)fomites.
B)aerosols.
C)mechanical vectors.
D)droplet nuclei.
E)biological vectors.

Accepted Answer

The dried residues of fine droplets from mucus or saliva that harbor and transmit pathogen are called droplet nuclei. They can remain suspended in the air for long periods and can be transmitted through the air, making them a potential source of airborne infections.