KEY Terms Of: Flashcards
Definitions: Infection control
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Infection control
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Stopping germs from spreading and causing infection
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Infection
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Harmful germs Into the body
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Infectious
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Easily spread, capable of causing infection
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Germ
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Tiny, microscopic living organism( different )
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Pathogen
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It is able to cause disease
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Bacteria
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Most are very harmless, microscopic organisms( germs ) that can cause disease
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Virus(All Harmful)
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- Genetic materials wrapped in protein
* the smallest known living disease-producing organism
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Fungus
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a single celled or multi cellular germ microorganism, such as yeast or mold microscopic mushroom
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Immunization
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- are a part of standard precautions
* medical treatment given to protect against a particular disease
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Flu
Influenza immunization
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A B and C are the most common
60 to 70% protection
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Hepatitis A
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• is spread by poop
