Types of Microorganisms
This type of bacteria is rod-shaped and can cause diseases such as tetanus.
What is bacilli?
This process involves removing visible dirt and debris from tools and equipment, preparing them for further cleaning.
What is sanitation?
This type of disease can spread from one person to another, such as the flu.
What is a contagious disease?
This type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen or through vaccination.
What is acquired immunity?
These round-shaped bacteria can cause infections like pneumonia.
What are cocci?
This process destroys or kills most harmful organisms on surfaces or tools, but not bacterial spores.
What is disinfection?
This term describes the invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms, leading to illness.
What is infection?
This immunity is inherited and provides natural protection against certain diseases.
What is natural immunity?
These are spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause diseases like syphilis.
What are spirilla?
This term refers to the process of destroying all microbial life, including spores, on tools and equipment.
What is sterilization?
This is a type of infection caused by the growth of harmful microorganisms in the body.
What is an infectious disease?
This is the body’s defense mechanism to protect against harmful microorganisms.
What is immunity?
These are the smallest microorganisms, capable of causing diseases like HIV.
What is a virus?
This is the ability of a disinfectant to kill specific pathogens under certain conditions.
What is efficacy?
This term refers to a disease that affects the whole body, such as HIV or Hepatitis.
What is a systemic infection?
This term describes a state of protection against specific diseases or infections, typically through vaccination.
What is resistance?
These tiny microorganisms require a host to replicate and can cause diseases like athlete's foot.
What are fungi?
This is the process of cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing to remove contaminants from tools or surfaces.
What is decontamination?
This type of infection is localized, such as a pimple or an abscess.
What is a local infection?
This type of immunity occurs when the body’s immune system fights off infections or illnesses.
What is active immunity?