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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Chain of Infection > Disease Reservoirs > Fomites

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Fomites  

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  • 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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  • 2006

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