Milady Chapter 5 Crossword

Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered & regulated by the FDA
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen/cat dander/ragweed.
Showing no symptoms/signs of infection.
Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant & animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions & are safe to come in contact w/ since they do not cause disease/harm
An item that is made/constructed of a material that has no pores/openings & cannot absorb liquids
Illness resulting from conditions associated w/ employment, such as prolonged & repeated overexposure to certain products/ingredients
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to w/stand very harsh environments, & shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria
The division of bacteria cells into 2 new cells called daughter cells
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together & adhere to environmental surfaces
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood/body fluids, such as hepatitis & HIV
chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films & remove the residue of pedicure products (scrubs/salts/masks)
athlete's foot; medical term for fungal infections of the feet; red, itchy rash of the skin on the bottom of the feet &/or in between the toes, usually found between the 4th & 5th toe.
Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis
A disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing/sneezing
Capable of destroying viruses
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects & resides in cells of biological organisms
SP; precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin & mucous membranes where contact w/ a client's blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, & mucous membranes is likely. Workers must assume that all blood & body fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk.
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap & water/detergent & water to remove all visible dirt, debris, & many disease-causing germs. Removes invisible debris that interfere w/ disinfection. Cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The 3 types are staphylococci, streptococci, & diplococci
communicable disease; disease that is spread from 1 person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, &natural nail/toe & foot infections
The presence/reasonably anticipated presence, of blood/other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface/visible debris or residues (dust/hair/skin)
The removal of blood & all other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, and the removal of visible debris/residue (dust, hair, & skin)
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms &/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs & cause diseases such as pneumonia
Transmission of blood/body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, & talking
An abnormal condition of all/part of the body/its systems/organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function