Waste capable of transmitting an infectious disease is called what?

• A. Infectious Waste
• B. Hazardous Waste
• C. Medical Waste
• D. Solid Waste

Answer: (A)

Infectious waste is waste that can transmit an infectious disease. This includes items contaminated with blood or body fluids, cultures, used sharps, and other materials that may carry pathogens. Because of the risk of spreading illness, infectious waste must be handled with strict containment, clearly labeled, and disposed of through approved methods designed to neutralize or destroy the infectious agents.

This is different from hazardous waste, which is defined by dangerous chemical, toxic, flammable, or reactive properties. Medical waste is a broader category that covers waste from medical activities, not all of which is infectious. Solid waste is a general term for everyday trash and does not by itself indicate infectious risk.