Infection #1
Infection confined to a specific part of the body.
Local Infection
A type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces, usually plants
Mildew
Document containing safety information about chemical products.
MSDS (Material Safety data sheet)
A type of staph bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics.
MRSA ( Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
A tiny living organism, such as bacteria, virus, or fungus.
Microorganism
The ability of bacteria to move on their own
Motility
Tools that can be disinfected and used more than once.
Multi-use items
A bacterium sometimes found in whirlpool foot spas.
Mycobacterium fortuitum
Immunity inherited or present at birth
Natural Immunity
Harmless microorganisms that do not cause disease
Nonpathogenic
Surfaces that do not absorb liquids.
Nonporous
Illnesses resulting from conditions related to work.
Occupational disease
Disease caused by parasites
Parasitic disease
Organisms that live on or in another organism and draw nourishment.
Parasites
Capable of causing disease.
Pathogenic
Disease caused by harmful microorganisms
Pathogenic disease
Powerful disinfectants that can damage skin or tools
Phenolic disinfectants
Material that absorb liquids
Porous
Disinfectants effective on nonporous surfaces.
Quats(Quaternary ammonium compounds)
Updated version of MSDS with chemical safety information.
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Reducing the number of germs to a safe level
Sanitizing
Contagious skin disease caused by mites
Scabies
Tools that can be used once and discarded
Single-use items
The chemical name for bleach
Sodium hypochlorite
Spiral or corkscrew- shaped bacteria
Spirilla