Fomites
Fomites are substances capable of absorbing and retaining infectious germs. The term is applied to inanimate objects and usually refers to bedding, especially mattresses, clothing and more particularly to woolen clothing. Such vectors, however, are not now receiving as much consideration as they did previously. It is no longer thought that such objects as books and furniture play any particular part in the spreading of so-called infectious dis-ease.
The foregoing definitions will give the student understanding of the terminology in general use. We will now take up a consideration of the study of the subject proper of immunity.
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Defined
Natural
Acquired
ACTIVE
PASSIVE
Exhaustive Theory of Pasteur
Retention Theory of Chaveau
Various Theories
Adaptability of the Body
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE NERVES
RESERVE ENERGY
VITAL RESISTANCE
REDUCED CARRYING CAPACITY OF NERVES
INTERFERENCE WITH TRANSMISSION
Dis-ease the Cause of Germs
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