Fomites

Introduction: Fomites

Description of Fomites

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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Fomites

The following list attempts to classify Fomites into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Environment and Public Health
  • Public Health
    • Disease Reservoirs
      • Fomites

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