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Antibiotic
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A drug that kills microbes that cause infection
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Asepsis
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Being free of disease-producing microbes
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Carrier
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A human or animal that is a resevoir for microbes but does not have the signs and symptoms of infection
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Clean technique
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Medical asepsis
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Communicable disease
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A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily; a contagious disease
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Contagious disease
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Communicable disease
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Contamination
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The process of becoming unclean
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Disinfection
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The process of destroying pathogens
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Germicide
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A disinfectant applied to the skin, tissues, or non-living objects
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Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
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An infection that developes in a person cared for in any setting where healthcare is given; the infection is related to recieving health care
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Immunity
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Protection against a certain disease
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Infection control
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Practices and procedures that prevent the spread of infection
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Medical asepsis
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Practices used to remove or destroy pathogens and to prevent the spread from one person or place; clean technique
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Microbe
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A microorganism
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Microorganism
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A small (micro) living plant or animal(organism) seen only with a microscope
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