BACTERIA
What is Microbiology the study of?
The study of small living things
What do viruses do?
Very small particle that causes diseases.
What is a parasite?
Parasites are organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host.
What is the definition of an infection?
disease-producing (pathogenic) bacteria or viruses that enter the body and multiply to the point of interfering with body's normal state.
What does Immunity mean?
Immunity is the ability of the body to destroy infectious agents that enter the body
What is NON-pathogenic bacteria?
Non-disease-producing bacteria
What do viruses require to survive?
What do parasites need to live?
a host
What are the 6 signs of infection?
Pain, swelling, redness, heat, throbbing, discharge
1. Active immunity
2. Passive immunity
What percent of all bacteria are NON-pathogenic?
70%
How do you treat viruses? ;)
What is an example of a parasitic fungi?
Ringworm (tinea capitis)
Honeycomb ringworm (favus)
Nail fungus
dandruff
seborrheic dermatitis
What does "indirect transmission" mean?
Infection spread through air or contact with a contaminated object.
Is vaccination a type of active or passive immunity?
Active; it takes time to develop immunity through vaccination, antibodies are made because of exposure to the disease
What are the three shape names of Pathogenic bacteria?
Cocci, Bacilli, Spirilla
How do you prevent viruses from infecting you?
Vaccines, hand washing, not touching eyes nose or face
What is a disease that a parasitic mite could cause?
Itch mites (scabies)
Head lice (pediculosis capitis)
What is a way infection could be spread in the salon?
Open sores, unclean hands and implements, coughing or sneezing, common use of drinking cups and towels, use of same implements on infected areas and non-infected areas, unsanitary salon conditions
What is an example of passive immunity?
A newborn baby acquires passive immunity from its mother through the placenta.
A person can also get passive immunity through antibody-containing blood products such as immune globulin, which may be given when immediate protection from a specific disease is needed (such as rabies)
How does Cocci bacteria move or travel?
Through air or dust
What is Hepatitis B?
a bloodborne pathogen that causes a highly infectious disease that infects the liver.
*Healthcare and service workers are encouraged to get vaccinated against this
How do you spot (and treat) head lice?
Spot by a visual inspection. Adult lice will be grayish, eggs will be smaller and white.
Treat with a lice shampoo and removal of eggs from hair shaft with a special comb.
What does cross-contamination mean?
Unintentional transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or surface to another with harmful effects
How long does each type of immunity usually last?
Active- usually years of lifetime
Passive- usually a few weeks or months