Infection controlQuestion 1120 of 1700
What is a reservoir in the chain of infection?
- The way germs spread between two people
- A host where germs live and grow
- The route that lets germs into a new host
- A person with weak defenses against germs
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Correct answer: A host where germs live and grow
The reservoir is where the germ lives and multiplies. People, animals, and the environment can all be reservoirs.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026