Question

If you were to get a cold several days after meeting new friends at a party, the disease-causing pathogens were most likely spread by _____.

contaminated food

contaminated water

an infected person

vaccinated persons

Answer 1

If you were to get a cold several days after meeting new friends at a party, the disease-causing pathogens were most likely spread by **an infected person**. Colds are commonly caused by viruses that are easily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.