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A fomite (/ˈfoʊmaɪt/) or fomes (/ˈfoʊmiːz/) is any inanimate object that, when contaminated with or exposed to infectious agents (such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses or fungi), can transfer disease to a new host.
Transfer of pathogens by fomites, Etymology & Overview
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| splinters | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| barbed wire or farmyard surfaces | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| including soil | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| feeding troughs or barn beams | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| have been implicated as sources of virus.Hospital fomitesFor humans | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| common hospital fomites are skin cells | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| hair | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| clothing | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| and bedding.Fomites are associated particularly with hospital-acquired infections | instance of | Fomites | 0.80 | text |
| free weights | instance of | Items | 0.80 | text |
| exercise machines | instance of | Items | 0.80 | text |
| yoga mats | instance of | Items | 0.80 | text |
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