Infection control 1
a disease that breaks down the body's immune system
AIDS
immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation.
acquired immunity
reaction due to extreme sensitivity
allergy
chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin
antiseptics
showing no symptoms or signs
asymptomatic
short rod-shaped bacteria
bacilli
one-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
bacteria
bacteria capable of creating a protective coating
bacterial spores
capable of destroying bacteria
bacteriacidal
the division of bacteria cells
binary fission
disease -causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids
bloodborne pathogens
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts and masks.
chelating soaps
a mechanical process that uses soap and water
cleaning
round shaped bacteria
cocci
disease that is spread from one person to another
contagious disease
the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other infectious materials on an items surface.
contamination
the removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an items surface
decontamination
determination of the nature of a diease
diagnosis
spherical shape bacteria, form in pairs
diplococci
transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
direct transmission
an abnormal condition
disease
chemical products approved by EPA, designed to destroy most bacteria
disinfectants
chemical process that that destroys most bacteria on an environmental surfaces.
disinfection
the ability to produce an effect
efficacy
contact with non-intact skin
exposure incident