Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


fomite

A fomite is any inanimate reservoir of pathogenic microorganisms, such as drinking glasses, door knobs, and cart handles.

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