4 and 8.1 Flashcards
Study of small living organisms
Pathogenic bacteria
Causes infection and disease
Nonpathogenic bacteria
Don’t produce disease, beneficial, 70% of
of all bacteria
Cocci
Round and appear in groups or singularly
Staphylococci
Bunches and found in boils and pus forming
Streptococci
Long chains and cause strep throat and pus forming
Diplococci
Pairs and cause pneumonia
Bacilli
Rods and are the most common form of bacterial cells
Spirilla
Spirals and are highly contagious
Cause of infection
Bacteria cause infections by invading the body through a break in the skin or natural openings. Infection occurs when not enough antibodies are produced to fight harmful bacteria
Active stage
Reproduce and grow rapidly
Need dark, damp and dirty place with food
Mitosis
Inactive stage
Spore forming, no growth in unfavorable conditions. Spores aren’t harmed by disinfectants, cold or heat
Movement of bacteria
Travel easily through water or air because of tiny size and use flagella to propel themselves
Virus
Much smaller than bacteria, replicate themselves only in cells of living hosts. Cure is to wait it out
HBV
Infects the liver, inflammatory, and vaccine preventable
AIDS
Caused by HIV, interferes with body’s natural immune system, spread by body fluids entering bloodstream of infected individual
External parasites
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from a host, plants and fungi. Infection can spread if esthetician reuses implements used in infected area.
Infection
Pathogenic bacteria and viruses enter body and multiply, can be contagious
Blood borne pathogen
Disease causing bacteria or viruses carried through blood or body fluids
Local infection
Small confined area
General infection
All parts of the body
Aysymptomatic carrier
Person carrying pathogenic bacteria or virus with no recognizable symptoms
Natural immunity
Partially inherited, natural resistance to disease
Passive immunity
Occurs through vaccines or injection of antigens
General practices
Prevent spread of disease and kill certain or all microbes, prevention practiced at three levels
Glove regulations
Must be worn for waxing or extractions
Efficacy
Effectiveness
Ventilation
Prevents stale, musty odors, and chemical smells, 70 degrees
Disinfection
Doesn’t eliminate bacterial spores, regulated by law, for tools and implements with exposure to blood, second level of infection control
OSHA
Occupation Safety and Health Administration
Enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
Key information on specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels, and storage requirements