Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 43 - 43.4 - Concept Check - Page 972: 2

Answer

The mouth is an excellent location for the virus to attempt to spread to other hosts.

Work Step by Step

Lips and saliva are excellent places for pathogens to reside in order to spread to other hosts. The mouth frequently comes into contact with other humans and with objects and surfaces on which the virus can persist.
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