Fomites [fomity]

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infekce - prostředky přenosu

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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.

DUI
D050456 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0475504
History note
2006
Public note
2006

Allowable subheadings

CL
classification
MI
microbiology 3
SN
statistics & numerical data
VE
veterinary
VI
virology 4

N Health Care
N01 Population Characteristics 251
N02 Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services 257
N03 Health Care Economics and Organizations 1 318
N04 Health Services Administration 1 738
N05 Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation 685
N06 Environment and Public Health 202
N06.850 Public Health 4 041
N06.850.520 Epidemiologic Methods 1 030
N06.850.520.203 Chain of Infection 5
N06.850.520.203.250 Disease Reservoirs 875
N06.850.520.203.250.500 Fomites 8

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