Microbiology
the study of microorganisms
What is microbiology
Disease-producing bacteria or viruses enter the body and multiply
Infection
This bacteria causes strep throat
What is streptococci
To kill or destroy most bacteria
What is Disinfection
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A process used to eliminate pathogenic bacteria from milk without destroying the flavor.
What is pasteurization?
any chemical agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms
What is a Microbicide?
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Infection in a small, confined area
Local infection
Name the five common signs and symptoms of infection.
What is redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth and drainage?
This solution, in its weak form of 1%-5%, is used as a topical antiseptic BEFORE surgery and in the treatment of burned or infected skin.
What is IODINE
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BONUS 5: someone with an iodine allergy cannot consume what?
This form of microbial control uses UV light but does not pass beyond the surface of an object
What is nonionizing radiation?
systemic infection
What is affecting the whole body
Destroying or killing all microbes
What is Sterilization
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Removing or destroying most microbes on living tissue
what is Antisepsis
table 7.1
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Is the site through which microorganisms enter the susceptible host and cause disease/ infection.
What is the portal of entry?
the permanent loss of reproductive capability, even under optimum growth conditions
What is Microbial Death?
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bacteria that is normally in, on, and around the body is
What is normal flora
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Boiling items in water for ___ minutes will kill most vegetative bacteria and viruses.
10-15 mins
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Only contacted in a health care facility
What is nosocomial infection page
(Healthcare-associated infections HAIs)
page 228
Is the site from where microorganisms leave the host to enter another host and cause disease/ infection.
What is a portal of exit?
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A method that can be used in the laboratory to preserve microbial specimens as well as be used in food preservation.
What is freeze-drying (lyophilization)?
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when infection occurs due to a weakened physiological state
What is opportunistic infection
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This process lowers microbial counts to safe public health levels, minimizing the chances of disease transmission between users. Ex: glassware in restaurants
What is sanitization?
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What is the suffix that means: destroy or permanently inactivate a particular type of microbe?
What is -cide (or -cidal)?
Name the three types of transmission-based precautions.
What are airborne, droplet, and contact?
page 227-229 and CDC.gov
Is colorless, exists as a gas at room temperature, and is used as a sterilizing agent in hospitals and dental offices. Professional use only.
What is ethylene oxide?
table 7.5 on page 147
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