A dentist contracted Hepatitis B three months ago. Although his lab results appear normal, the medical board has prohibited him from performing surgical procedures. What type of carrier is he considered?
Explanation
A convalescent carrier is someone who has recovered clinically from an infection but still harbors the virus and can potentially transmit it. In this scenario, despite normal laboratory findings, the dentist is not allowed to practice surgery because he is in the convalescent carrier phase of Hepatitis B.