An individual into whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a ____.
A) reservoir host
B) carrier
C) susceptible host
D) vector
E) fomite

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A susceptible host is an individual who lacks immunity or has a weakened immune system, making them more likely to become infected when exposed to a pathogen.

An Individual into Whom a Pathogen Has Been Transmitted and Who