In the "chain of infection," the reservoir is:
A) the pathogen
B) the patient who is carrying the pathogen
C) the patient who is exposed to the pathogen
D) the invasive bacteria

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The reservoir in the chain of infection refers to the habitat in which the pathogen lives, grows, and multiplies. This can be humans, animals, or the environment. In the context of human disease, the patient carrying the pathogen is considered the reservoir.

In the "Chain of Infection," the Reservoir Is