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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. epidemiology
  3. disease reservoirs
  4. fomites

Término preferido

fomites

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Fuente

  • Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/136864

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