Bacteria
The study of bacteria
Bacteriology
Located in a small confined area
Local infection
Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from a host
External parasite
Ability of the body to destroy infectious agents that enter the body
Immunity
Sometimes called germs or microbes
Bacteria
Spiral or corkscrew shaped cells
Spirilla
Someone who carries disease producing bacteria or virus but shows now symtoms
Asymptomatic carrier
Molds and yeasts
Parasitic fungi
Antibodies are given rather than produced through the natural immune system
Passive immunity
Pus forming cells that form in long chains
Streptococci
When a disease spreads from one person to another
Contagious or communicable
Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria to all parts of the body
General infection
Easily controlled by a pediculicide shampoo
Head lice
exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies
Active immunity
Highly infectious disease that infects the liver
Hepatitis B virus
Spherical cells that appear singularly or in groups.
Cocci
Infection control procedures that should be used with every client
Standard Precautions
Parasitic fungi and produce contagious diseases such as?
Ringworm
Getting the rabies shot would be an example of what
Passive immunity
Submicroscopic particles that can cause the common cold
Virus
What type of bacteria can only be destroyed by sterilization?
Bacteria that form spores.
Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids
Bloodborne Pathogens
Parasitic fungi can produce noncontagious conditions such as?
Dandruff
Getting the chicken pox vaccine would be an example of
Active immunity
Which 2 types of bacteria move by using hair like projections called flagella (cilia)
Bacilli and spirilla