Transmission (carrier states)

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Infected but show no symptoms of disease

Asymptomatic carrier

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Gonorrhea, genital herpes with no lesions, HPV

Asymptomatic Carriers

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Spread the infectious agent before the appearance of the first symptoms

Incubating Carrier

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Infectious mononucleosis

Incubating carrier

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Recuperating pt without symptoms; may continue to shed viable microbes

Convalescent carriers

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Hep A

Convalascent

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Individuals who shelter the infectious agent in a latent form for a long period after recovery

Chronic carriers

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TB, typhoid fever (Typhoid mary)

Chronic

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Medical and dental personnel who must constantly handle pt materials that are heavily contaminated; risk picking up pathogens and transferring

Passive carriers

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HAIs

Passive