Microorganisms
Single cell organisms that live in a variety of environments.
bacteria
Microorganisms that cause infection or disease.
Pathogenic
Blood, Saliva, Urine, and Feces are examples of this link in the chain of infection.
Portal of Exit
Term used when organisms and pathogens are present on surfaces or the environment.
Type of handwashing used when the hands are visibly soiled.
Warm soap and water
A microbe, or any other organism, that lives on or within a living host and at the host’s expense.
Parasite
Microorganism that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen.
anaerobic
This link in the chain occurs by direct or indirect contact.
Mode of transmission
Free from all organisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses.
Sterile
Places where normal flora of bacteria live in the body.
gut, mouth, skin
Type of microorganisms that are group by the type of disease they cause.
Viruses
Disease and Infections caused by insects.
High risk individuals like the elderly, children and with weakened immune system.
Susceptible hosts
Chemical used to kill pathogenic microorganism on surfaces.
Disinfectant
Infections that occur when the body’s defenses are weak.
Opportunistic
A place for the pathogen to live and thrive.
Reservoir
Common examples include alcohol and betadine.
Antisepisis
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can lead to this.
Antibiotic resistance
Malaria is an example of what type of microoganism?
Parasite
Infections that are acquired by an individual while being treated for other health conditions.
Healthcare acquired infections (HAI)
Breaks in the skin and mucous membranes.
Portal of entry
The absence of disease-producing microorganisms or pathogens.
Asepsis
Type of bacteria that does not have a true nucleus.
Prokaryotic