Bacteria Basics
Round‐shaped bacteria.
What is cocci?
A submicroscopic infectious particle living inside cells.
What is a virus?
Body's ability to destroy and resist infection.
What is immunity?
Chemical process eliminating most microorganisms on surfaces.
What is disinfection?
Removing pathogens and debris from tools and surfaces.
What is decontamination?
Bacteria in grape‐like clusters that cause abscesses.
What is staphylococci?
The virus that causes AIDS.
What is HIV?
Immunity developed after overcoming a disease or vaccination.
What is acquired immunity?
The highest level of microbial control, destroying all life including spores.
What is sterilization?
Mildest form of microbial reduction on surfaces.
What is sanitization?
Rod‐shaped bacteria that cause diseases like tuberculosis.
What is bacilli?
Contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite.
What is scabies?
Immunity inherited or developed through healthy living.
What is natural immunity?
Salon disinfectants registered with EPA.
What are Quats?
Skin products used to reduce microbes (not for tools).
What are antiseptics?
The process by which bacteria divide into two daughter cells.
What is binary fission?
The technical term for ringworm.
What is tinea?
A disease easily spread from one person to another.
What is contagious disease?
OSHA-required documents listing chemical hazards.
What are Safety Data Sheets?
Agency registering disinfectants in the U.S.
What is the EPA?
Spiral or corkscrew‐shaped bacteria linked to syphilis.
What is spirilla?
Microscopic plant parasites like molds and yeasts.
What are fungi?
Disease caused by harmful organisms entering the body.
What is infectious disease?
Guidelines assuming all bodily fluids are infectious.
What are Standard Precautions?
Incident involving contact with broken skin or bodily fluids.
What is an exposure incident?