One example of infectious disease transmittion by a fomite is  

A. a baby born with congenital syphilis from an infected mother.
B. a teenager with severe acne due to propionibacteria growing in sebaceous glands.
C. a child developing a cold after playing with a toy that harbored rhinovirus.
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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