Infectious agents are biological agents capable of producing an infection or infectious disease. Which are considered biological agents? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fungi
B) Fomites
C) Bacteria
D) Viruses
E) Helminths
Ans: A, C, D, E
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Infectious agents are biological agents capable of producing an infection or infectious disease and include bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. Fomites are any substance that adheres to and transmits infectious materials. An infectious disease need not be contagious or communicable.
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