Question

the infection cycle begins when a pathogen is established in the _______

multiple choice

reservoir host
means of transmission
means of exit
means of entrance
susceptible host

Explanation:

Identify the starting point of the infection cycle

Using the Chain of Infection knowledge point
The infection cycle (or chain of infection) begins when an infectious agent or pathogen finds a place where it can survive, grow, and multiply. This initial environment or organism that harbors the pathogen is known as the reservoir host.

Answer:

• reservoir host (Correct answer)
• means of transmission
• means of exit
• means of entrance
• susceptible host