contaminated surface

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contaminated
adjective
uk
/kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/us
/kənˈtæm.ə.neɪ.t̬ɪd/
poisonous or ...
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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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As the influenza virus can persist outside of the body, it can also be transmitted by contaminated surfaces such as banknotes, doorknobs, light switches and other household items.
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The exponent is doubled for a fullycontaminatedsurface.
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One of the reasons that water-related diseases are still occurring because water supplies can be contacted bycontaminatedsurfacewater.
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Significant water resources management challenges includecontaminatedsurfacewater from untreated domestic and industrial wastewater, and poor overall management of the available water resources.
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In the interim, some small site specific cleanups,contaminatedsurfacewater flow remediation, and minor habitat restoration efforts have been tried.
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They also remind wearers not to touch their mouth or nose, which could otherwise transfer viruses and bacteria after having touched acontaminatedsurface(fomite).
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The virus can be spread through close contact with an infected person or acontaminatedsurface, or through spoiled or poorly cooked or contaminated food or beverages.
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Instead, cantaloupes are susceptible to contamination in multiple ways, including internalization of bacteria through intact or damaged rind tissue and contact with contaminated surfaces during processing or preparation.
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The virus can also be transmitted indirectly by contaminated surfaces or airborne particles.
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The virus typically spreads from coughs and sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose or mouth.
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Influenza can also be transmitted by direct contact with bird droppings or nasal secretions, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.
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The most commonly cited transmission source is feces, although contaminated surfaces such as food dishes and clothing can transmit the virus as well.
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Chemical agents can come into contact with the skin through direct contact with contaminated surfaces, deposition of aerosols, immersion or splashes.
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Preventive measures include avoiding direct contact with infected individuals (including keeping infected children home from school), proper cleaning of shared utensils, disinfecting contaminated surfaces, and proper hand hygiene.
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As the influenza virus can persist outside of the body, it can also be transmitted by contaminated surfaces such as banknotes, doorknobs, light switches and other household items.
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