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I am surprised that this term was not found in this or the biology forums when I searched for it. I'd never heard of it until my sister, a pediatrician mentioned it in conjuction with a discussion about MRSA and infectious diseases in genera.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomite
The term is well known to those involved in infectious diseases. One will have to search for particular contexts - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/index.htm
Meanwhile, I found this article:
Answers here - http://www.classy-kid.com/germ.html
I plan on verifying this information with my sister.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomite
A fomite is any inanimate object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms (such as germs or parasites) and hence transferring them from one individual to another. A fomite can be anything such as a cloth or mop heads so when cleaning this is important to remember that this could aid when spreading pathogenic organisms.
The term is well known to those involved in infectious diseases. One will have to search for particular contexts - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/index.htm
Meanwhile, I found this article:
Are the following statements facts or myths?
1. Four out of five of all illnesses are spread by touch.
2. Germs found in public can cause debilitating and even deadly illnesses.
3. A person becomes healthier by building up their immune system through exposure to germs.
4.The #1 thing we can do to break the path of germ transmission into the body is wash our hands for 15 seconds.
5. University studies have shown that on average there are more germs per square inch found on restaurant tables than on ATM buttons, bathroom changing tables, or elevator buttons.
6. Whether someone becomes ill depends on the type of germs, number of germ cells acquired, and the person’s immune system strength.
7.The average toddler will be sick 8 times per year from germs they’ve acquired.
Answers here - http://www.classy-kid.com/germ.html
I plan on verifying this information with my sister.
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