A young patient became ill with mononucleosis that she contracted from drinking out of the same glass as her boyfriend who also had the disease.

The glass, an inanimate object, has caused the indirect transmission.

The inanimate transmitter is called:

Choice A rationale

Filling linen bags with as much soiled linen as possible can cause the bags to be too heavy, increasing the risk of tearing and contamination. Overfilled bags are also harder to handle safely.

Choice B rationale

Returning unused fresh linen to the supply area can lead to contamination of clean supplies. It's recommended to avoid reusing linen that has been in a patient's room to maintain hygiene.

Choice C rationale

Double bagging is not a necessary practice for soiled linen unless the outside of the first bag becomes contaminated. It's more important to handle the bags properly.

Choice D rationale

Tying linen bags securely at the top helps to contain the soiled linens and prevents contamination and the spread of infections. Secure closure ensures that the contents remain contained during transport.

Choice A rationale

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by prions, which are misfolded proteins that can induce normal proteins in the brain to also misfold. These prions are highly resistant to conventional methods of deactivation and pose a significant infection control challenge.

Choice B rationale

Fungi can cause a variety of infections, but they are not responsible for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Fungal infections typically affect the skin, lungs, or systemic organs.

Choice C rationale

Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can cause diseases such as malaria. They are not related to the prions that cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Choice D rationale

Viruses cause a range of diseases, including influenza and HIV, but they are distinct from prions. Prions lack genetic material and reproduce by corrupting normal proteins, which is different from viral replication mechanisms. .