Lily (who has lice)brings a comb to school for picture day.After Lily combs her hair,Leticia asks to borrow the comb.Leticia later is diagnosed with lice.In this example,the comb is a(n)

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A fomite is an inanimate object that can carry and transmit infectious organisms. In this case, the comb acted as a fomite, carrying lice from Lily to Leticia. The comb could potentially transmit lice to others if not properly cleaned or disinfected.

Lily (Who Has Lice)brings a Comb to School for Picture