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asymptomatic carrier

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asymptomatic carrier,
n an individual who serves as host for an infectious agent but who does not show any apparent signs of the illness; may serve as a source of infection for others.


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The virus is spread among pigs by aerosols, direct and indirect contact and asymptomatic carrier pigs.
The discovery of the gene can now offer patients and their family members direct molecular confirmation of their condition, allowing them to know whether they are sufferers or asymptomatic carriers of the disease.
The virus is spread among pigs by aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and asymptomatic carrier pigs.
 
 
 
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