Infection Control #1
What are four types of microorganisms?
What is bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites.
the life cycle of bacteria
active stage, inactive stage, or spore-forming stage
occurs when body tissues are invaded by disease-causing or pathogenic bacteria
what is infection
the ability of the body to destroy bacteria that have gained entrance, and thus resist infection
what is immune system
a person can be infected with this for many years without having symptoms
These exist almost anywhere including on skin, in water, in the air, in decayed matter, in body secretions, on clothing, and under the free edge of nails...
What is bacteria.
the stage in which microorganisms grow and reproduce
active stage
among the most common bacteria that affect humans
what is staphylococci
something the body develops after it has overcome a disease, or through inoculation.
immunity
it is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, IV drug users sharing needles, and accidents with needles in health care settings.
AIDS
disease producing when they invade the body
what is pathogens
cells that are formed through binary fission
daughter cells
they are responsible for contagious diseases and conditions, such as head lice.
head lice/ pediculosis capitis
a disease that is transmittable by contact
what is common cold, chicken pox, measles, tuberculosis, whooping cough,
causes AIDS
HIV