Esthetics Infection Control

A

100

Infection Control

Used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another 

200

is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergents and water to remove all visible debris and many disease causing germs

Cleaning

300

is a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

sanitizing

400

is a chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi on implements and environmental surfaces

Disinfecting

500

is the process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, generally with the use of an autoclave

sterilizing

B

100

the invasion of body tissue by disease-causing pathogens

Infection

200

is what we most commonly think of in terms of getting sick, as it involves the transmission of pathogens through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing and touch

Direct Transmission

300

occurs through contact with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or and environmental surface upon which the pathogen resides

Indirect Transmission

400

capable of destroying bacteria

bactericidal

500

capable of destroying viruses

virucidal

C

100

capable of destroying molds and fungi

fungicidal

200

When a disease is capable of being spread from one person to another it is said to be

contagious disease or communicable

300

Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organisms

Germs

400

various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)

toxins

500

Five types of potentially harmful organisms

Bacteria

Viruses

Fungi

Parasites

Biofilms

D

100

is any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size

microorganism

200

is a condition in which the tissue of the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, inflammation is a characterized by redness, heat pain and or swelling

Inflammation

300

is a fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria and dead cells, and is the by product of the infectious process

Pus

400

are among the most common bacteria that affect humans and are routinely found in our environment including on our bodies, although most strains do not make us ill

Staphlylococci

500

are an example of a local infection

Pimples

E

100

are two highly contagious viruses that can be transmitted both directly and indirectly. are often thought of as sexually transmitted disease

Human papilloma virus and Herpes simplex virus

200

disease causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluid, such as hepatitis and hiv are called

blood borne pathogens

300

also known as barbers itch

Tinea barbae

400

a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of hair follicles

Tinea Capitis

500

a fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions, is another fungus that may contraindicate a beauty service 

Ringworm