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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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One W135 isolate from an asymptomatic carrier was reported in a child in 2001 (3). Be aware that quarantine of new arrivals will not prevent the introduction of chronic, asymptomatic carrier state diseases such as Johne's, BVD, IBR, salmonellosis, BLV and contagious mastitis. Transmission is by direct contact through respiratory droplets from the nose and throat of infected persons, and up to 10 per cent of the population may be asymptomatic carriers. |
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