Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 446: 6

Answer

Fomites

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Nonliving reservoirs of disease, such as a toothbrush, drinking glass, and needles, are called fomites. There are numerous examples of fomites, and while sanitation can help remedy the diseases from spreading, it is impossible to eliminate all fomites.
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