The organisms carrying infectious agents from a sick person to another potential host are known as .
A
viruses
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B
vectors
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C
vehicles
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D
causative agents
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Solution
The correct option is B vectors Vectors are the carriers of the infectious pathogens. They help in spreading the infection from an infected person to a healthy person. Mosquitoes, fruit flies, etc. are examples of vectors.