Asked by Ashley Alleyne on May 01, 2024

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Mrs.Miller is a food service worker who carries hepatitis A.The food that she serves is potentially what link in the chain of infection?

A) Portal of entry
B) Vehicle borne-transmission
C) Indirect contact transmission
D) Reservoir

Hepatitis A

A highly contagious viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus, typically transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Vehicle Borne-Transmission

The spread of disease through vehicles, such as cars or buses, which can act as a medium for transporting pathogens.

Chain Of Infection

A process that describes how an infectious disease is transmitted from one host to another through a series of stages.

  • Realize the importance of employing isolation precautions and maintaining cleanliness in the environment.
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Ikran MarufMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mrs. Miller can potentially transmit the Hepatitis A virus through the food she serves, making it a vehicle for transmission.