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The presence of harmful substances or pathogens  on surfaces used r people which can lead to infection  

Contamination 
100

A microorganism that causes disease, such as a virus  bacteria, fungus, or parasite   

Pathogen 

100
 A person or animal who carries and can spread a pathogen without sho signs of illness themselves.




Carrier

100

 An organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and may cause disease (e.g., tapeworms, malaria).


Parasite

200
A process used to destroy all microorganism on and object or surface to prevent infection 

sterilization 

200

 A tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of a living organism and can cause diseases like the flu or COVID-19.


Virus 

200

The time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearan the first symptoms.


Incubation Period

200

 The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.


Inflammation

300

The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. the term is often used in medical settings to refer to sterile conditions 

Asepsis 
300

 A type of organism that can cause infections, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems (e.g., athlete's foot, yeast infections).


Fungus (plural: Fungi)

300

 An organism (e.g., mosquito, tick) that transmits a pathogen from one host another.


Vector

300

A life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its tissues and organs.


Sepsis

400

An infection that is acquired in a hospital or heath care facility often as a result of inadequate hygiene practices 

nosocomial infection 

400

The body's defense system that fights off pathogens and infections including white blood cells, antibodies, and other mechanisms.


Immune System

400

 that can carry and transfer pathogens to humans.


Fomite: A non-living object (e.g., doorknob, clothing)

400

 An organism (e.g., mosquito, tick) that transmits a pathogen from one host another.


Vector

500

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms on living tissue  

Antiseptic 

500

 A type of single-celled microorganism that can cause disease. Some bacteria are harmful, while others are beneficial to human health.


Bacterium (plural: Bacteria):

500

 A disease that is transmitted from animals to humans (e.g., rabies, avia


 Zoonosis

500

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