infection control Flashcards
pathogenic microorganisms (6)
bacteria
viruses
rickettsia
protozoa
fungi
helminths
what is the primary function of mRNA
translation
transcription if the movement from
DNA to RNA
what is a protective protein surrounding a virus
capsid
viruses can only be seen by
transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
herpes incubation period
2-10 days
varicella-zoster incubation period
10-21 days
epstein-barr virus incubation period
4-6 weeks
cytomegalovirus incubation period
3-12 weeks postpartum
2-4 weeks after transfusion of transplant
human papilloma virus incubation period
2-3months
HIV infection incubation period
to detectable antibodies : <1month
to disease diagnosis : <1-8 years or more
you have to have hepatitis B to get hepatitis D
hepatitis E and A
an amoeba belongs to which kingdom?
protozoa
OHCW who have weeping lesions or dermatitis should not provide care until condition resolves *
pts with latex allergies may also include allergies to
banana’s, kiwis, chestnuts, or avocados
municipal water is ____CFU/ml
0-500 CFU/mL
intermediate level disinfectant inactivates what?
M.tuberculosis
example of chlorine-based compounds
bleach
glutaraldehydes eg
metricide
common intermediate level disinfectants must kill
must kill the TB organism***
what is used as a biological marker
bacillus steraothermophilus
what is used as a biological marker
steraothermophilus
