Infection Control Terminology Crossword

Disease causing microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to HBV and HIV
This is a spore forming bacteria found naturally in the intestines-if seen in abnormally large amount will cause foul smelling watery stools
Dirty, unclean, soiled with germs
The process of destroying most, but not all pathogenic organisms
A mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or sharps-injury contact with blood or potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employee's duties
Any object contaminated with germs and able to transmit disease
A microorganism especially one that causes disease
Healthcare Associated Infection
An area where the resident with easily transmitted diseases is separated from others
The practice used to remove or destroy pathogens and to prevent their spread from one place to another place, clean technique
A living body so small that it can only be seen with the aid of a microscope
Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganisms, Drugs do not kill them
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus- one of several multidrug resistant microorganisms
An organism that lives within, upon, or at the expense of another live organism or host
A microorganism that is harmful and capable of causing infection
Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
Human body fluids, any tissue ro organ or tissue cultures
It contains two tiers of precautions
To kill all microorganisms including spores
The smallest organism identified using an electron microscope
Affects the gastrointestinal system