Micro Basics
These organisms are too small to be seen without a microscope.
What are microorganisms?
Single-celled organisms that can cause strep throat or TB.
What are bacteria?
The germ that causes disease.
What is the infectious agent?
Spread by touching an infected person.
What is direct contact?
The MOST important way to prevent infection.
What is handwashing?
This term describes organisms that cause disease.
What is pathogenic?
Non-living particles that require a host to reproduce.
What are viruses?
Where the pathogen lives (person, surface, water).
What is the reservoir?
Spread by contaminated objects like doorknobs.
What is indirect contact?
Gloves and gowns are used for this precaution type.
What is contact precautions?
This type of microorganisms is helpful or harmless.
What is non-pathogenic?
Athlete's foot and ringworm are cause by this pathogen type.
What are fungi?
How the pathogen leaves the body.
What is the portal of exit?
Spread through coughing or sneezing droplets.
TB and measles require this level of precautions.
What are airborne precautions?
Requires oxygen to grow.
What is aerobic?
Malaria is caused by this animal-like microorganism.
What are protozoa?
The way the germ spreads from person to person.
What is the mode of transmission?
Spread through food or water.
What is foodborne or waterborne transmission?
Correct FIRST step when putting on PPE.
What is the gown?
Grows without oxygen.
What is anaerobic?
Lice and tapeworms are examples of this type.
What are parasites?
The final link-someone who can get sick.
What is a susceptible host?
Spread by insects like mosquitoes.
What is vector-borne transmission?
Highest level of microbial control-kills spores.
What is sterilization?