"Fomites" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D050456
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.850.295.300
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fomites" by people in Profiles.
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SARS-CoV-2 Viability on 16 Common Indoor Surface Finish Materials. HERD. 2021 07; 14(3):49-64.
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Debunking the Myth: What You Really Need to Know about Clothing, Electronic Devices, and Surgical Site Infection. J Am Coll Surg. 2021 03; 232(3):320-331.e7.
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Potential for occupational exposures to pathogens during bronchoscopy procedures. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2019 10; 16(10):707-716.
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Bacterial colonization on writing pens touched by healthcare professionals and hospitalized patients with and without cleaning the pen with alcohol-based hand sanitizing agent. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2011 Jun; 17(6):868-9.