micro organisms Flashcards
What are the different microorganisms?
Bacteria, Viruse, Fungi
extra point for Prions(protein).
What is a Pathogen?
Have the ability to produce disease and infections
Principles in the chain of infection?
- Infection agents
-reservoir - portal of exit
- Mode of transmission
- portal of entry
-susceptible host
What is Direct transmission?
Direct contact to the infection or host.
eg. hugging shaking hands, kissing, exchange of bodily fluids.
What is Indirect transmission?
Spread though contaminated surfaces or instruments.
eg. cross infection.
What is Aerosol-generated transmission?
infection in which is air-bourne.
eg. usually include hand pieces or scalers.
What is the fungi infection more commonly seen in denture patients?
Candida albicans
What condition is caused by prion rather than microorganisms?
Creutzfeldt-jakob disease(CJD)
Irreversible damage to the nerves which affects the brain function.
signs and symptoms of tooth infection?
swelling, redness, pain or sensitivity, fever, finding hard to eat or sleep. sometimes bad taste or bad breathe.
What is the difference between N-type and B-type autoclaves?
N-type- Non-vaccum
B-type Vaccum
What does the symbol with a 2 crossed out mean?
Single-use item.
What is a PAT test?
Portable Appliance Testing, used to make sure that electrical are in safe working order.
What regulation is put into place to ensure autoclaves are safe and working?
Pressure vessel Regulation for health and safety in a dental setting.
What HTM refers to management and disposal of healthcare waste?
HTM07-01
