Question

illnesses carried by hosts with pathogens are called ______ illnesses.
pathogenic
host - borne
vector - borne
communicable

Explanation:

Pathogenic refers to agents causing disease. Host - borne is not a standard term for such illnesses. Vector - borne involves transmission by vectors like mosquitoes. Communicable illnesses are spread from an infected host to others, which fits the description of illnesses carried by hosts with pathogens.

Answer:

D. communicable