MeSH definition : Inanimate objects that carry pathogenic microorganisms and thus can serve as the source
of infection. Microorganisms typically survive on fomites for minutes or hours. Common
fomites include CLOTHING, tissue paper, hairbrushes, and COOKING AND EATING UTENSILS.;
MeSH synonym : fomite;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomites;
Inanimate objects that carry pathogenic microorganisms and thus can serve as the source
of infection. Microorganisms typically survive on fomites for minutes or hours. Common
fomites include CLOTHING, tissue paper, hairbrushes, and COOKING AND EATING UTENSILS.
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