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Fomites

Known as: Fomite, RoleClassFomite, fomes 
Inanimate objects that carry pathogenic microorganisms and thus can serve as the source of infection. Microorganisms typically survive on fomites for… 
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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Photo-mediated green synthesis of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of two mangrove plant species, Heritiera fomes and Sonneratia apetala and investigation of their…
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Virus transfer between fingerpads and fomites
Aims:  Virus transfer between individuals and fomites is an important route of transmission for both gastrointestinal and… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Role of fomite contamination during an outbreak of norovirus on houseboats
Abstract An outbreak of suspected norovirus gastroenteritis among three consecutive groups of houseboaters on a large… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Removal and degradation of the fungicide dye malachite green from aqueous solution using the system wheat bran–Fomes sclerodermeus
Review
2002
Review
2002
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease and the biological control of wild rabbits, Oryctolagus cuniculus, in Australia and New Zealand
This review considers the history of the discovery of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) and its spread throughout the… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Papillomatous digital dermatitis and associated risk factors in US dairy herds.
Review
1994
Review
1994
Tinea capitis: epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and control.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Association of Ebola-related Reston virus particles and antigen with tissue lesions of monkeys imported to the United States.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei in the homes and nursing homes of scabietic patients.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Institutional outbreaks of rotavirus diarrhoea: potential role of fomites and environmental surfaces as vehicles for virus transmission
SUMMARY To assess the potential of fomites and environmental surfaces as vehicles in the transmission of rotaviral diarrhoea… 
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