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Fomites means (archaic) plural of fomes.
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/ˈfoʊ.mɪ.tiːz/ · noun
(archaic) plural of fomes.
20. Thomas M. England, private ... volunteered and underwent the fomites experiment, sleeping 20 nights in infected bedding, for which experiment he received a donation of $100 from the Cuban funds allotted by General Wood for these experiments.
Fomites play a significant role in the transmission of infectious agents. The list of fomites is seemingly endless and includes objects in common use... Toys are fomites and contribute to illness in children wherever the toys are shared.
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Fomites means (archaic) plural of fomes.
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20. Thomas M. England, private ... volunteered and underwent the fomites experiment, sleeping 20 nights in infected bedding, for which experiment he received a donation of $100 from the Cuban funds allotted by General Wood for these experiments.
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