What term describes something that contains infection or infectious organisms or germs?

• A. Contaminated
• B. Sterile
• C. Clean
• D. Infected

Answer: (A)

Contaminated is the right term because it describes something that has been exposed to or contains germs or pathogens, signaling a potential infection risk. Sterile means completely free of microorganisms, which isn’t the case here. Clean means free of visible dirt but doesn’t guarantee absence of microbes. Infected usually refers to living tissue or a person with an active infection, not an inanimate item.