"H. pylori" & "Plan Ahead"
Disease - Causing Agents
An inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by viral infection; there are several types including _______ A, B, C, D, and E
Hepatitis
A condition caused by disease-producing microorganisms, called pathogens or germs, in the body
Infection
A type of TB that is resistant to some of the most effective anti-TB drus
Multidrug-resistant tubervulosis (MDR-TB)
Pandemic Influenza
Mode of transmission of pathogens that occurs when a person inhales droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze; also known as respiratory _________ ___________
Droplet Transmission
A virus that weakens the body's immune system, leading to life-threatening infections; causes AIDS
HIV
Disease caused by the invasion of the body by a pathogen, such as a bacterium, virus, fungus, or parasite
Infectious Disease
A penetrating wound from a needle of other sharp objects; may result in exposure to pathogens through contact with blood or other bodily fluids
Needlestick
Passive Immunity
Control measures that eliminate, isolate, or remove a hazard from the workplace; things used in the workplace to help reduce the risk of an exposure
Engineering Controls
A constant state of balance or well-being of the body's internal systems that is continually and automatically adjusted
Homeostasis
The type of protection from disease with which humans are born
Innate Immunity
Federal agency whose role is to promote the safety and health of American workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging, continual process involvement in workplace safety and health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.)
A term used to describe a germ; a disease-causing agent (eg. bacterium or virus)
Pathogen
An instance in which someone is exposed to a pathogen or has contact with blood or body fluids or objects in the environment that contain disease - causing agents
Exposure
The body's complex group of body systems that is responsible for fighting disease
Immune System
Purplish color in the lowest-lying parts of a recently dead body, caused by pooling of blood
Lividity
A Staph bacterium that can cause infection; difficult to treat because of its resistance to many antibiotics
MRSA
All specialized clothing, equipment, and supplies that keep the user from directly contacting infected materials; includes gloves, gowns, masks, shields, and protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Plan in the workplace that outlines the employer's protective measures to eliminate or minimize employee exposure incidents
Exposure Control Plan
Mode of transmission of a disease caused by touching a contaminated object
Indirect Contact
An inflammation of the meninges, the thin, protective coverings over the brain and spinal cord; caused by virus or bacteria
Infections that strike people whose immune systems are weakened
Opportunistic Infections
What does AMA stand for?
Against Medical Advice