Infection Control Crossword

with oxygen
without oxygen
Medication that destroys/slows down the growth of bacteria
Medication used to treat/prevent mycosis
The elimination/inhabiting of growth on living tissues
medical practices and procedures that help protect patients from harmful germs.
Is machine that helps sterilize lab equipment and waste
A rod-shaped, disease-causing bacteria
A single-celled microorganism
Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases in humans.
Any spherical/ roughly spherical bacteria
Something impure or unsuitable by contact with something unclean
Destroying bacteria or microorganisms; a substance used to destroy microorganisms on surfaces.
Plant-like organisms that can be found in air, soil, plants, and/or in water.
A microscopic organism; a organism naked to the eye.
A type of fungus that consists of small organisms everywhere. Usually found in a damp spot in your home and they will flourish.
A regulatory agency that ensures safety and healthful working conditions for workers by a setting and enforces standards/regulations.
An infection acquired by a person while in a healthcare setting.
An infection that occurs when the body’s defenses are weak.
Microorganisms that can cause diseases.
Causes injuries that accidently punctures the skin. May be hazardous.
Incapable of causing diseases.
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
A technique that prevents or reduces the spread of microorganisms from one site to another.
Free from bacteria or other living organisms; Thoroughly clean.
Is an equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries or infection.
A medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin.
A virus that attacks the body’s immune system.
Precautions that are taken in the hospital to prevent the spread of an infectious agent from an infected patient.
Are additional measures focused on a particular mode of transmission; Are always in addition to standard precautions.