Infectious Diseases
a Bloodborne virus that causes disease and damages the liver
what is hepatitis
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
what is bacterial spores
capable of destroying viruses
what is virucidal
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks
what is chelating detergents
a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles
what is tinea capitis
disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body
what is an infectious disease
a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water
what is mycobacterium
a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
what is disinfection
the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; on a disinfectant label, it indicates specific pathogens destroyed or disabled when used properly
what is efficacy
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
what is bloodbourne pathogens
a type of infectious disease that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
what is methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infections in humans when they invade the body
what is pathogenic
tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
what is phenolic disinfectants
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
what is contamination
a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
what is scabies
virus that causes HIV disease and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
what is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes
what is staphylococci
products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces
are guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
what is standard precautions
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
what is exposure incident
virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles black dots, usually clustered in groups; also a cutaneous viral infection commonly contracted through sexual transmission
what is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
what is tuberculosis
the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
what is sterilization
common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop
what is sodium hypochlorite
an infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
what is systemic infection