All of the following are requirements for being a "carrier" of an infection, except: a.Active multiplication of the infectious agent in the body b.Absence of recognizable symptoms and signs of the infection c.Presence of the infectious agent in the body d.Ability to transmit the infection through excretions, discharges, and/or respiratory droplets

A carrier is a person who harbors an infectious agent but does not show any signs or symptoms of the…

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	a.	Active multiplication of the infectious agent in the body
	b.	Absence of recognizable symptoms and signs of the infection
	c.	Presence of the infectious agent in the body
	d.	Ability to transmit the infection through excretions, discharges, and/or respiratory droplets