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Fomites are inanimate objects that can carry infectious agents and facilitate their transmission. Examples include doorknobs, utensils, and medical equipment.
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Vector: An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.
Reservoir: A habitat where an infectious agent normally lives, grows, and multiplies.
Nosocomial Infection: An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.