lecture 12 Flashcards
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healthcare-associated infection (HIC)
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an infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility, particularly during a stay in the facility. Also called a nosocomial infection
2
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specificity
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the ability of a diagnostic test to identify a specific pathogen
3
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sensitivity
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the lowest amount of antigen that can be detected by a diagnostic test
4
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selective media
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culture media that allow the growth of certain organisms while inhibiting the growth of others through one or more added media components
5
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differential media
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growth media that allow identificaiton of microorganisms based on phenotypic properties
6
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minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
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the smallest amount of an antimicrobial substance that prevents growth of the target microorganism
