Microorganisms
Bacteria
Single celled organisms with plant and animal characteristics. some harmful
SDS
safety data sheet
HIV (give the full name)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus. a virus that causes AIDS
Pus
a fluid created by infection
contamination
the presence or reasonable anticipated presence of blood or other infectious material on an items surface
Virus
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms
chelating soaps
break down stubborn films from pedicure products
AIDS (give full name)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus
inflammation
the body's reaction to infection characterized by heat swelling pain and redness
fungicidal
capable of destroying fungus
Parasites
organisms that require a host to survive
direct transmission
transmission of blood/body fluids
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus, a virus that causes warts, causes cervical cancer in women, when on the feet look like small dots called plantar warts
Local infection
a contained infection on only one particular part of the body
BioFilm
colonies of bacteria that adhere together
what are the types of cocci
staphylococci, streptococci, diplococci
Binary fission
the way bacteria reproduce splitting themselves into 2 daughter cells
Tinea Pedis
athletes foot, a ringworm of the foot (fungal infection)
systemic infection
an entire body infection carried by the blood or lymphatic system
acquired immunity
Immunity that develops in the body after an infection, after an immunization or after repeated exposure
MRSA
A form a staph infection that is resistant to anti-biotics
quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
made from quaternary ammonium cations and designed for disinfecting nonporous items. Best used in non invasive environments
Hepatitis
a bloodborne pathogen that damages the liver
Virucidal
capable of destroying viruses
Mycobacterium fortuitum
a microscopic germ that that normally exists in tap water in small numbers