Vocab 1
Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface
Indirect Transmission
A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
Inflammation
Also known as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid
Multiuse
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism (referred to as the host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive
Parasites
Tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
Phenolic Disinfectants
The invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens
Infection
An infection, such as pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus
Local Infection
A large family of bacteria that is also foujd in soil and water
Mycobacterium
Disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites
Parasitic Disease
Made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; these items are absorbent
Porous
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
Infection Control
Abbreviated MRSA; a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Harmless microorganisms hat may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
Nonpathogenic
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
Pathogenic
A fluid caused by infection
Pus
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
Infectious
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
Microorganism
An item that is made of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
Nonporous
Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Pathogenic Disease
Commonly known as quats are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces; they are appropriate for use in noncritical (noninvasive) environments and are effective against most pathogens of concern in the salon, spa, or barbershop environment
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Disease caused by pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms that enter the body; and infectious disease may or may not be spread from one person to another person
Infectious Diseases
A type of fungus that affects plants or grow on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the barbershop
Mildew
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
Occupational Disease
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
Pediculosis Capitis
A fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions
Ringworm