Question

match the terms to their correct descriptions to review the types of carrier states.
1 asymptomatic carrier 2 convalescent carrier 3 chronic carrier 4 passive carrier 5 incubating carrier
match each of the options above to the items below.
infected, but shows no symptom of disease
spreads the infectious agent before the appearance of the first symptoms
recuperating patients without symptoms; may shed viable microbes
shelters the infectious agent in a latent form for a long period after recovery
healthcare workers who accidentally transfer pathogens to patients

Explanation:

1. "Infected, but shows no symptom of disease" matches "Asymptomatic carrier" (1) because asymptomatic carriers are infected but asymptomatic.
2. "Spreads the infectious agent before the appearance of the first symptoms" matches "Incubating carrier" (5) as incubating carriers transmit during incubation (pre - symptom).
3. "Recuperating patients without symptoms; may shed viable microbes" matches "Convalescent carrier" (2) since convalescent carriers are recovering (recuperating) and can shed microbes without symptoms.
4. "Shelters the infectious agent in a latent form for a long period after recovery" matches "Chronic carrier" (3) as chronic carriers harbor the agent latently for long after recovery.
5. "Healthcare workers who accidentally transfer pathogens to patients" matches "Passive carrier" (4) because passive carriers (like healthcare workers) passively transfer pathogens.

Answer:

1. Infected, but shows no symptom of disease - 1. Asymptomatic carrier
2. Spreads the infectious agent before the appearance of the first symptoms - 5. Incubating carrier
3. Recuperating patients without symptoms; may shed viable microbes - 2. Convalescent carrier
4. Shelters the infectious agent in a latent form for a long period after recovery - 3. Chronic carrier
5. Healthcare workers who accidentally transfer pathogens to patients - 4. Passive carrier