Infection Control #Chapter5

You Will Be Learning The Principles And Practices Of Infection Control .

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Aquired Immunity
Immunity That The Body Develops After It Overcomes A Disease Or Through Inoculation ( Such As Vaccination)
Acute Disease
:Disease Having A Rapid Onset , Severe Symptoms , And A Short Course Or Duration .
AIDS
Aquired Immunodeficiancy Syndrome ; A Disease Caused By The HIV Virus That Breaks Down The Bodys Imune System .
Allergy
Reaction Due To Extreme Sensitivity To Certain Foods , Chemiacals , Or Other Noermally Harmless Substances .
Antiseptics
Chemical Agents That May Kill , Retard , Or Prevent The Growth Of Bacteria ; Not Classified As Disinfectants .
Asymptomatic
Showing No Symptoms Or Signs Of Infection .
Bacili
Short , Rod-Shaped Bacteria ; That Most Common Bacteria ; Produce Diseases Such As Tetanus , Typhoid , Fever , Tuberculosis , And Diptheria .
Bacteria
Bacteria Are One-Celled Microorganisms With Both Plant And Animal Characteristics .
Bacterial
Capable Of Destroying Bacteria .
Bacteriology
The Science That Deals With The Study Of Microorganisms Called Bacteria .
Bloodbourne Pathogens
Disease - Causing Bacteria Or Virus That Are Carried Through The Body In The Blood Or Body Fluids .
Chronic Disease
Disease Of Long Duration , Usually Mild Bur Recurring .
Cilia
Slender , Hair-Like Extensions That Permit Locomotion In Certain Bacteria ; Whip-Like Motion Moves Them In Liquid .
Cocci
Round-Shaped Baceria That Appear Singly Or In Groups .
Congenital Disease
Disease That Exists At Birth .