A Patient Infected with a Virus but Who Does Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:

• A) Pathogen
• B) Fomite
• C) Vector
• D) Carrier

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Definitions:

Photophobia

An abnormal sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or pain in the eyes when exposed to light.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition which results in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field due to damage to the macula of the retina.

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye, which can cause pain, reduced vision, and light sensitivity.

Retrolental Fibroplasia

A condition characterized by the abnormal development of fibrous tissue behind the lens of the eye, potentially leading to blindness; common in premature infants who have been exposed to high levels of oxygen.