Fomites

... Transmission Spread of the disease is via horizontal transmission, i.e., transmission from one person to another, either directly or by fomites or by ingestion of contaminated meat. Diagnosis In the past, diagnosis of prion disease was made through examination of brain biopsies taken ...

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... cellular immunity (via immunosuppressives, diabetes, HIV) are more susceptible to dermatophyte infections. The organisms can be transmitted from fomites (such as clothing, towels or furniture) or through direct contact with an infected source (in children, often a pet). source: http://lookshark.com/showcase/fungus/index.htm ...

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