types of bacteria
which bacteria form as grape-like bunches or in clusters?
staphylococci!
are viruses treatable with antibiotics?
no!
when does infection occur?
when disease causing bacteria or virus enter the body and multiply to the point of interfering with the body’s normal state
what stage is when bacteria grows and reproduces rapidly?
active stage
what is bacteria also sometimes called?
bacteria that are spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped
spirilla!
how does HIV affect the body?
interferes with body’s immune system and causes it to break down
name the 6 signs of infection
1. pain
2. swelling
3. redness
4. local fever
5. throbbing
6. discharge
what is the function of the flagella or cilia on certain types of bacteria?
ability to move on their own
what is the name of the bacterial plaque that may multiply around the drain, jets, or water line of a shampoo bowl or pedicure bowl?
biofilm!
which bacteria causes tuberculosis and which bacteria causes pneumonia?
tuberculosis - bacilli!
pneumonia - diplococci!
true or false: HBV is a vaccine preventable disease
true!
how could blood- borne pathogens be spread in the salon?
hair cutting, waxing, tweezing, nipping, or anytime the skin is broken
give the definition or an example of active immunity
active immunity is when the body receives immunity from the disease itself or introduction from a vaccine
what is the type of infection that is often indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflamed area?
local infection
which bacteria is pus-forming and forms in long chains and can cause septicemia?
streptococci!
can viruses survive without a living host?
no!
they require living hosts to multiply (people, plants, animals!)
what is the difference between direct and indirect transmission
direct transmission is the spread of infectious disease when an infected person touches or exchanges body fluids with someone else
indirect transmission is infectious disease that can spread through the air or contact with contaminated object
what is the major advantage of passive immunity?
protection is immediate
what are examples of external parasites that would prevent offering salon services?
ringworm, honeycomb ringworm, nail fungus, itch mites, head lice