MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -A fomite refers to inanimate objects that can carry and spread disease and infectious agents. Fomites can also be called passive vectors. There is a huge array of everyday objects that can become fomites if they come into contact with infectious agents such as infectious microbes, viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogens can also be spread by indirect contact when an infected person touches a surface such as a doorknob, countertop, or faucet handle, leaving behind microbes that are then transferred to another person who touches that surface and then touches his or her eye, mouth, or nose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pathogenic microorganisms usually originate from an infected host (either human or other animal), or directly from the environment. Many human pathogens can only be transmitted by direct or close contact with an infected person or animal.