5.2 Flashcards
Bacilli
Short rod-shaped bacteria that is the most commonly found bacteria.
- STD
- Typhoid Fever
- Tuberculosis
What are the four types of harmful organisms?
1) Viruses
2) Fungi
3) Parasites
4) Bacteria
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grows in pairs and causes disease such as phenomena.
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes.
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria that is arranged in curved lines that resembles a string of beads.
Cocci
Round-shaped bacteria that appears alone or in groups.
Microorganisms
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Pathogenic
Harmful organisms that have bacteria that are capable of causing diseases and infections once entered through the body.
Nonpathogenic
Harmless organisms that perform as useful functions.
Ex: Yogurt
Infection Control
Methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.
Infection
Invasion of the body tissues by disease causing pathogens.
Inflammation
A condition in the body which reacts to injury, irritation, and infection.
Pus
A fluid created by infection.
What happens during the inactive stage?
Certain bacteria, such as the Anthrax and Tetanus Bacilli, coat themselves in wax-like outer shells. Can withstand famine, dryness, and an unsuitable temperature.
What happens during the active stage?
Bacteria grow and reproduce, multiply best in warm, dark, damp, dirty places. Bacteria divide into two new cells when they reach their largest size.
