Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
fomite
A fomite is any inanimate reservoir of pathogenic microorganisms, such as drinking glasses, door knobs, and cart handles.
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a. Louis Pasteur b. Robert Koch c. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek d. None of the above
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The use of a mirror to view areas of the oral cavity not seen directly is termed ____________
a. indirect vision b. direct vision c. reflection of light d. transillumination
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