Fomitejen
Fomitejen is a hypothetical term that describes the process or phenomenon of something becoming a fomite. A fomite is any inanimate object or surface that can carry infectious agents like viruses, bacteria, or fungi. When an object becomes a fomite, it means it has the potential to transmit these pathogens from one person to another or from an infected source to a susceptible host.
Examples of fomites include doorknobs, light switches, telephones, keyboards, toys, and clothing. The transmission of infection
Understanding fomitejen, or the process of becoming a fomite, is crucial for public health and infection control.