Ch. 5 Infection Control Worksheet

Disease that breaks down the body's immune system
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or exposure to natural allergens
Reaction due to certain foods,chemicals
chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin registered by the FDA
showing no signs of infection
Singular: bacillus. short,rod-shaped bacteria
one-called microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
bacteria capable of producing a protective coating
capable of destroying bacteria
the division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
colonies of bacteria
disease-causing microorganisms such as hepatitis or HIV
also known as chelating detergetns
round shaped bacteria that appear alone
also known as a communicable disease
the presence or,the reasonably anticipated presence,of blood or other materials on an items surface
removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an items surface
determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests.
spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
transmission of blood or body fluids through touching