Chapter 5 Infection Control

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Acquired immunity
Immunity that the body deveolpes after it overcomes a diseaes, or throight inculation (such as vaccination)
Bacilli (singular: bacillus)
Short, rod-shape bacteria: the most common bacteria: produce disease such as tetanus (lockjaw) tyhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Bacteria
One-cell microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics: some are harmful, some harmless: also known as microbes or germs
Bacteriology
The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria
Bloodborn pathogens
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids
Chronic disease
Disease of long duration, usually mild but recurring
Cilia
Slender, hair-like extensions that permits locomotionin certain bacteria: whip-like motion moves them in liquid
Contagious disease
Disease taht is communicable or transimmitted by contact
Contaminants
Substance that can cause contamination
Contraindication
Any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable
Decontamination
Removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces
Diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease from its signs and symptoms
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause disease suach as pneumonia
Disease
Abnormal condition of all or parts of the body, organ, or mind that makes it incapable of carrying on normal function
Disinfectants
Chemical agents used to destroy most bacteria and some viruses and to disinfect implements and surfaces