Bacteriology Flashcards
What is bacteria?
Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
What is a microorganism?
Microorganism: any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Where does bacteria exist?
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere: on skin, in water, in the air, in decayed matter, on environmental surfaces, in body secretions, on clothing, or under the free edge of nails
What category do most bacteria fall under?
Nonpathogenic. Most bacteria are non pathogenic, harmless organisms that may perform useful functions.
What is Staphylococci?
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. Causes abscesses, pustules, and boils.
The most common pus forming bacteria
What is Streptococci?
pus-forming bacteria that grow in strings or chains
What is Spirilla?
spiral, corkscrew, or curved shaped bacteria. They subdivide into groups and thrive in stagnant water and meat.
Responsible for:
Syphilis (treponema palladia)
Bacterial diarrhea
Lyme disease
What is pus?
a fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells.
By-product of the infectious process.
The presence of pus is a sign of a bacterial infection.
What is a furuncle?
Staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle. Characterized by redness, swelling, pus, and pain. Not contagious Never extract a furuncle. Advise client to see their physician
Carbuncle: group or cluster of furuncles
What is Folliculitis?
inflammation of the hair follicles. (ingrown hair)
Most common after waxing, braiding, and shaving
Can be treated by estheticians by using warm compresses, salicylic acid, extraction, and exfoliation.
What is the inactive stage of bacteria?
Spores.
What’s the bodies first line of defense against bacterial infection?
Clean unbroken skin
How does your body become immune to a disease? (process)
white blood cells that destroy bacteria from previous encounters or from immunizations.
What is acquired immunity?
being immune to disease through having the disease or receiving inoculations against it
What are viruses?
Submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism.
Viruses can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them.
Hard to kill without harming the host cells in the process .
No cure, but antivirals will suppress the symptoms.
What is HIV?
A virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
What is a Verruca?
A wart. Viral infection of the epidermis
What is fungi?
Single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts.
What is Tinea?
Ringworm. Not an actual worm.
Red, itchy, common, and contagious fungal infection.
Presents in the shape of a ring.
Occurs when a type of fungus grows on and multiplies on skin.
Who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US?
The EPA
When do you use the EPA Registration Number?
If someone is hurt by a cleaning product you need to call the EPA, and provide this number. Then they will provide instructions on how to move forward
What is the best way to prevent the spread of diseases?
Hand soap is better at preventing spread of diseases than wearing gloves
How often does Barbicide need to be changed?
Daily
What’s another name for bleach?
sodium hypochlorite
What is sterilization?
The process of making an object germ free by destroying all pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
What is an autoclave?
a device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment. Highest form of decontamination. Kills spores.
How should you remove product from it’s container?
Scoop with tool, not fingers
What are spores?
The most resistant form of life on earth. This bacteria forms a wax-like outer shell that protects it during unfavorable conditions such as temperature changes, dryness, or lack of nutrients. Spores can only be destroyed or killed using sterilization.
what is the lowest form of sanitizing a space?
sanitation
