Infection controlQuestion 1119 of 1700
In the chain of infection, what is an infectious agent?
- The place where germs live and grow
- The route germs take to enter a body
- A germ that causes infectious disease
- A person who is at risk of infection
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Correct answer: A germ that causes infectious disease
The agent is the microorganism itself. The other choices describe other links in the chain.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026