A carrier not infected but contaminated by a pathogen and can transmit it. Example: a healthcare worker who forgets to wash their hands and trasnmits an infection

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Types of disease carriers include:
- Passive carrier
- Active carrier
- Asymptomatic carrier

Types of Disease Carriers

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Passive Carrier

An infected carrier that can transmit pathogens and may or may not show signs of infection.

Active Carrier

An active carrier that does not show signs of infection. Example: "Typhiod Mary", or Mary Mallon, was a cook that unknowingly had and transmitted typhoid fever to her clients.

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