Fomite

The contaminated surface was identified as a fomite that could potentially cause infections.

The swimming pool required all guests to shower before entering to avoid the water becoming a fomite for infections.

Money can be a fomite, as it can pass from one person to another and carry bacteria and viruses with it.

The contaminated syringe was identified as a fomite in the transmission of the disease.

The CDC recommends washing hands regularly to avoid fomite transmission of the virus.

The use of disposable medical equipment helps to reduce the risk of fomite transmission in hospitals.

Touching a contaminated surface can transfer the pathogen from the fomite to a person's hands.

The fomite responsible for the spread of the infection was traced back to the patient's phone.

A hospital bed that has not been disinfected can become a fomite for healthcare-associated infections.

Used tissues left on the table can act as a fomite for the spread of germs.