Infection Control Crossword

Breaks down the body’s immune system. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.
Immunity that the blood develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation or exposure to natural allergens.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
(Singular: bacillus) short, rod-shaped bacteria that produce tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms. (Plant and animal characteristics) Some are harmful, and some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating enabling them to survive harsh environments, and shed the coat when conditions become better.
Capable of destroying bacteria
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
Colonies of bacteria that adhere to each other and to environmental surfaces
Disease causing microorganisms carried by blood or body fluids (hepatitis and HIV)
Break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products
A process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs. Do this before disinfecting
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups. (Three types)
Disease that spreads from person to person. Such as the common cold, ringworm, pinkeye, viral infections, and natural nail toe or foot infections.
The presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface
The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an items surface.
Determination of the nature of the disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Salons professionals cannot preform these
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Abnormal condition of all or parts of the body, or it’s symptoms or organs, which make the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy lost bacteria (excluding spores), fungi , and viruses
A chemical process that destroys most harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
The ability to produce an effect
Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employees duties
Slender hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion.
Also known as barbers itch, inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs
Single cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, yeasts, and can produce ringworm
Capable of destroying fungi