Occurrence and transmission of food- and waterborne viruses by fomites

C. P. Gerba

doi:10.1533/9780857098870.3.205

Occurrence and transmission of food- and waterborne viruses by fomites

C. P. Gerba

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Abstract

This chapter discusses occurrence and survival of viruses on fomites (inanimate objects). The significance of transfer of viruses from fomites to hands and other objects is discussed and existing data reviewed. The application of transmission models to better quantify the extent of fomite transmission and the success of interventions are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Viruses in Food and Water
Subtitle of host publication	Risks, Surveillance and Control
Publisher	Elsevier Ltd.
Pages	205-216
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9780857094308
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857098870.3.205
State	Published - May 2013

Keywords

Fomites
Modeling transmission
Transmission of viruses
Virus survival

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Medicine

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