Diseases
an inflammatory disease of the skin caused by a viral infection and characterized by small vesicles in clusters
Herpes Simplex Virus
single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
bacteria
a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs
cleaning
contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials
exposure incident
proven to kill the bacterium that cause tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectants
tuberculocidal
a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; it is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp
Tinea Barbae
single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts
fungi
a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
sanitation
the presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin
contamination
bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop
sodium hypochlorite
a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
scabies
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
biofilms
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products
chelating soaps
transmission of pathogens through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
direct transmission
capable of destroying viruses
virucidal
a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing
tuberculosis
organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
parasites
chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
disinfection
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids
bloodborne pathogens
tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
microorganism
capable of destroying molds and fungi
fungicidal
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object
indirect transmission
products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces
quats