fomites

Meanings

• noun

  Objects or surfaces that can transfer infectious agents from one person to another, especially when they are contaminated with pathogens.

  - "The fomites in a hospital room include door handles, bed rails, and call buttons."
  - "Hand sanitizer is an effective way to reduce the spread of fomites in public places."

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Synonyms

fomes

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Variants

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fomite , fomites

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fomitus', meaning 'powder' or 'dust'. In medical context, it refers to objects or surfaces that can transmit infection.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that fomites can remain infectious for several hours or even days?

2. The common cold is one of the most common diseases transmitted through fomites.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vector (epidemiology): A vector is an organism that transmits infectious agents from one host to another. Fomites are non-living vectors.

2. Transmission route: Fomites are one of the several routes through which infectious agents can be transmitted from one person to another.

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Culture

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Fomites have significant cultural and historical importance in the field of public health and medicine. They have been studied extensively to understand the transmission dynamics of various infectious diseases.

How to Memorize "fomites"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a surface or object that can transfer infection from one person to another.
   - Imagine a hospital room with various fomites such as door handles, bed rails, and call buttons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fomites' with objects or surfaces that can transmit infection.
   - Think of the word 'fomites' as synonymous with 'contaminated surfaces'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FORMITES' to remember the different types of fomites: Frequently touched objects, Outdoor surfaces, Respiratory droplets, Indirect contact, Medical equipment, Textiles, and Food.

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