BIOS 242 Week 4 Assignment; Lab 8 of 14 Onsite; Fomite Transmission

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Matthew Lillard

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BIOS 242 Fundamentals Of Microbiology With Lab

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Chamberlain

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Lab 8: Fomite Transmission Learning Objectives: Define fomite and how bacteria are transferred via fomites. Explain the role of fomite transmission in the hospital. Define nosocomial infections, HAIs (hospital acquired infections), and Iatrogenic infections. Introduction: Fomites are inanimate objects or materials that may contain and harbor bacteria, fungi, or viruses. There are many microorganisms in the environment that may or may not be pathogenic. Microorganisms become pathogenic when they enter areas of the body where that microorganism doesn’t normally reside (not part of the normal microbiota). In microbiology, the transfer of pathogenic organisms from one host to another through an inanimate object is known as indirect contact transmission. As a healthcare professional, you will come in contact with many inanimate objects and it will be important to remember that these objects could compromise the health of your patients. You will need to be aware of your surroundings and be aware of how

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