Vocabulary
the invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens
infection
capable of destroying bacteria
bactericidal
single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some are harmful, some are harmless
bacteria
guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer/employee to assume any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
Standard Precautions
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop
sodium hypochlorite
a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
inflammation
single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts; they can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm
Fungi
a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water
Mycobacterium
HPV
Human papillomavirus
the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
sterilization
disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
pathogenic disease
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
biofilms
an infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
systemic infection
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface
indirect transmission
harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
nonpathogenic
organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism (referred to as the host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
parasites
tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials, which is the result of the performance of an employee’s duties
exposure incident
bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them
bacterial spores
a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms
virus
commonly known as quats are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces;
quaternary ammonium compounds
HSV
herpes simplex virus