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invasion of the body tissues by disease causing pathogens
what is infection
bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
what is hepatitis
capable of destroying bacteria
what is a bactericidal
break down stubborn films and residues of products such as scrubs,salts etc
what are chelating soaps
mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt,debris and many disease causing germs
what is cleaning
aka reusable
what is multiuse
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces as well as the human body
what are biofilms
disease caused by parasites such as lice or mites
what is parasitic disease
an item made of material that does not absorb liquids
what is non porous
fungus taht appears in circular lesions
what is ringworm
pus forming bacteria that grows in clusters and causes pustules, abcesses and boils
what is staphylococci
disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another
what is contagious/communicable disease
guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood or fluids are potentially infectious
standard precautions
interchangeable term for contagious disease
what is communicable
common household bleach
what is sodium hypochlorite
contact with broken skin,blood or body fluid or other infectious materials as a result of an employess duties
what is an exposure incident
organisms that grow and feed off another organism or host, without adding to its survival
what is a parasite
infection of the entire body rather than just an area
what is systemic infection
a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the barbershop
what is mildew
any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
what is microorganism
single celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
what is bacteria
fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of the hair follicle
what is tinea capitis
chemical germicides developed to be used on the skin
what are antiseptics
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans
what are pathogenic
showing no symptoms or signs of infection
what is asymptomatic
harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come into contact with
what are nonpathogenic
infestation of the hair and scalp by lice
what is pediculosis capitis
an infection that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion, such as a pimple
what is a local infection
chemical process for reducing the number of disease causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
what is sanitation
aka barbers itch, fungal infection that commonly affects the skin. limited to bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp
what is tinea barbae
an inflammatory disease of the skin caused by viral infection and characterized by small vesicles in clusters
what is herpes simplex virus
the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
what is sterilization
the presence or anticipation of presence, of blood or infectious materials on an items surface. or visible debris
what is contamination
parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms.
what is a virus
bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments
what are bacterial spores
a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms, but not spores on environmental surfaces
what is disinfection
capable of destroying molds and fungi
what is a fungicidal
abnormal condition of all or part of the body or its systems or organs. makes the body incapable of functioning normally
what is disease
disease that breaks down the bodys immune system. is cuased by HIV
what is AIDS
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact froma contaminated object such as a razor etc
what is indirect transmission
illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as overexposure to a chemical
what is occupational disease
the ability of a product to produce the intended effect.
what is efficacy
disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids such as hepatitis
what are bloodborne pathogens
fluid created by infection
what is pus
disease caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
what is a pathogenic disease
commonly known as quats, are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces
what are quaternary ammonium compounds
capable of destroying viruses
what is a virucidal
constructed of a material that absorbs
what is porous
disease caused by harmful or pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body, may be spread from person to person
what is infectious disease
single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews and yeasts. can cause ringworm as an example
what is fungi
a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water
what is mycobacterium
transmission of pathogens through touching or physical means
what is direct transmission
an extremely contagious skin disease caused by itch mites burrowing under the skin
what is scabies
a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatment such as antibiotics
what is MRSA
chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria, excluding spores, fungi and viruses on surfaces
what are disinfectants
disinfectants that are a from of formaldehyde and have a very high ph and can damage eyes and skin
what are phenolic disinfectants
virus that can infect the bottom of the foot as well as be a cutaneous viral infection contracted through sexual transmission. aka genital warts
what is human papilloma virus or HPV
methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms
what is infection control
virus that causes HIV disease and AIDS
what is human immunodeficiency virus
a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing. affects the lungs. and can be killed by tuberculocidal disinfectants
what is tuberculosis