Infection control Flashcards
infection control
eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious
bacteria
viruses
fungi
parasites
barbering must understand and remember the following four types of potentially harmful organisms
infectious disease
harmful organisms that enter the body
cleaning
is a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt,debris
bacteria
are single-celled microorganisms some are harmful and some are harmless
direct transmission
transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
fungi
single-cell organisms that include molds,mildews(plesen) yeasts
indirect transmission
transmission of blood or body fluids trough contaminated object(gryaznuy) such as razor nipper,environmental surface
infection
invasion of body tissues
germs
germs
microorganism
submicroscopies size
pathogens
harmful microorganisms that enter the body
toxins
various poisonous (bacteria and viruses)
parasites
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virus
a submicroscopic particle that infects