Indirect Transmission 2
Indirect Transmission 2 : The transmission of an agent carried from a reservoir to a susceptible host by suspended air particles or by animate (vector) or inanimate (vehicle) intermediaries. Indirect contact transmission refers to situations where a susceptible person is infected from contact with a contaminated surface. Some organisms (such as Norwalk Virus) are capable of surviving on surfaces for an extended period of time. To reduce transmission by indirect contact, frequent touch surfaces should be properly disinfected. Frequent touch surfaces (fomites) include: (a) Door knobs, door handles, handrails; (b) Tables, beds, chairs; (c) Washroom surfaces; (d) Cups, dishes, cutlery, trays; (e) Medical instruments; (f) Computer keyboards, mice, electronic devices with buttons; (g) Pens, pencils, phones, office supplies; (h) Children's toys
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