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bacteria

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one-celled microorganisms having both plant and animal characteristics

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direct transmission

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transmission of blood and body fluids from or to the client through touch

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indirect transmission

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contact with intermediated contaminated objects such as a razor extractor, nipper or an environmental surface

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infectious

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communicable; can be spread from person to person

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microbes/germs

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nonscientific synonyms for disease-producing bacteria

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microorganism

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any organism of microscopic size

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-ology

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study of

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parasite

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an organism that grows, feeds and shelters on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism

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toxin

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the various poisonous substance produced by some microorganisms

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virus

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a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects cells of biological organisms virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproduction

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allergy

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reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

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contagious disease

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an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, orgnor mind that makes it incapable of carrying normal function

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exposure incident

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contact with intact skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infections materials that result from performance of an employees duties

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inflammation

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condition in which a part of the body reacts to protect itself from injury

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parasitic disease

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diseases caused by parasites, such as lice and ringworm

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pathogenic disease

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caused by disease-causing organism, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites

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systemic disease

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disease that affects the body generally, often due to under- or over function of interal glands or organs

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acquired immunity

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the immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease

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AIDS

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a disease that breaks down the bodys immune system

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antisepctics

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chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin that are registeres and regulated by the FDA

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asymptomatic

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showing no signs or symptoms of infection

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bacilli

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short rod shaped cateria

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spirilla

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spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria

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streptococci

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pus forming bacteria arrnged in curved lines resembling a string of beads

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diplococci
spherical bacteria that grown pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
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bactericidal
capable of destroying bacteria
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fungicidal
capable of destroying fungi
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virucidal
capable of destroying viruses
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nonpathogenic
harmless organisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they dont cause disease or harm
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MSDS
contains info compiled by a manufacturer about its product
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hospital disinfectants
effective for cleaning blood and body fluids in hospital on nonporous surfaces in salon
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tb disinfectants
proven to kill bacteria that cause tb
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mycobacterium fortitum furunculosis
the microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
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infecinfectious disease
is caused by harmful organisms that are easily spread from one person to another person
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pus
fluid created by tissue inflammation
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local infection
such as a pimple or abscess is confined to a particular part of the body and indicated by lesion containing pus
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staphylococci
are among the most common human bacteria and are normally carried by about the third of the population
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MRSA
most frequently occurred amongst with weakened immune systems or in people having undergone a medical procedure
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contagious disease
when a disease spreads from one person to another
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bloodborne pathogens
disease causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitiis and HIV
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hepatitits
is a disease that damages the liver
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hep b
most difficult to kill on a surface
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hepb and c
are spread from person to person through blood an dless often through other bodily fluids that can be produced during sex
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HIV
a virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)
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fungi
microscopic plant parasites such as mildew. molds. and yeast, can produce contagious disease such as ringowrm
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mildew
affects plants or grows on an inanimate object, does not cause human infection in the salon
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clean
to remove visible dirt and debris from tools, implements and equipment with liquid soap and water
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disinfection
the process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on non living surfaces
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disinfectants
chemical products that destroy bacteria, fungi, and viruses
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sterilization
the process that completely destroys al microbial life, including spores, and necessary only when surgical instruments cut into the vascular layer of thebody
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cdc
requires autoclaves be tested weekly to ensure they are all properly sterilizing implements
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efficacy
effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills specific organisms when used according to label instructions
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quats
disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon
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phenolics
powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
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bleach
household bleach, 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite
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fumigants
a gaseous substance capable of destroying pathogenic bacteria
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multi-use or reusable
can be disinfected and used on more than one person
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porous
describes items that are made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings that allow liquids to be absorbed
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chelating soaps/ detergent
break down stubborn films and are very important for removing the residue of pedicure products
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antiseptics
chemical germicides formulated for use on skin that are regulated by the fda
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universal precaution
guidelines published by osha that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infections for bloodborne pathogens
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mitosis
division of the cells
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motility
self movement
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flagella
slender hair-like extensions
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natural immunity
partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
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occupational disease
illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employmnet, such as prolonged and repeated overexposures to certain products
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staphylococci
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes

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