Microbiology

Question 1

Contagious

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When a disease spreads from one person to another via contact. Also called communicable.

Question 2

Bacteria

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sometimes called germs or microbes, are one-celled micro-organisms

Question 3

Bacteriology

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The study of Bactria

Question 4

Nonpathogenic

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Non-disease-producing bacteria

Question 5

Pathogenic

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Disease producing bacteria

Question 6

Cocci

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are spherical (round-shaped) bacterial cells, which appear singularly or in groups.
Moves using the air and dust

Question 7

Staphylococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells that form as grape-like bunches or in clusters and are present in abscesses, pustules and boils.
Some types won’t cause infection but others could be fatal.

Question 8

Streptococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and can cause septicemia (sometimes called blood poisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever and other serious infections.

Question 9

Diplococci

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Bacterial cells that grow in pairs. They cause of certain infections, including pneumonia. .

Question 10

Bacilli

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Most common form of bacterial cells. These bar- or rod-shaped cells can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.

Question 11

Spirilla

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Spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly contagious diseases such as syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD); cholera; and Lyme disease.

Question 12

Active Stage

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Bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly. Reproduction usually takes place in dark, damp or dirty areas where a food source is available. As the bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, creating two new cells­­—similar to the budding process in plants.

Question 13

Inactive Stage

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When conditions are unfavorable, the cells die or become inactive. Some bacteria enter this inactive stage by creating spherical spores.
*Bacteria that form spores can only be destroyed by sterilization or the use of a product labeled as sporicidal (able to kill spores).

Question 14

Flagella

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(Or cilia) Hair-like projections that extend front the sides of a cell and allow the bacteria to move and spread through liquid.

Question 15

Viruses

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Sub-microscopic particle (much smaller than bacteria) that causes familiar diseases like the common cold, which is caused by a filterable virus. They require a living host to survive.

Question 16

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

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Bloodborne pathogen that causes a highly infectious disease that infects the liver. Can be prevented with a vaccine.

Question 17

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Blood borne pathogen that can lead to AIDS. It attacks the bodies natural immune system causing it to break down.

Question 18

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

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Common viral infection that can lead to health problems such as genital warts, plantar warts, cervical changes and cervical cancer.

Question 19

External Parasites

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Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host and cause damage.

Question 20

Tinea Capitis

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Ringworm

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Favus

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Honeycomb ringworm

Question 22

Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Stubborn dandruff that requires treatment form a physician

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Scabies

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Itch mites

Question 24

Pediculosis Capitis

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Head lice. Transmitted through contact with a infected person or object such as a brush or comb.

Question 25

Biofilm

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A type of slime that is created when a bacterial colony and water are present.

Question 26

Binary Fission

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Bacterial reproduction

Question 27

Parasitic Fungi

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Molds and yeasts that produce contagious and non-contagious diseases.

Question 28

6 Signs of an Infection

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pain
swelling 
redness
local fever (heat)
throbbing
discharge

Question 29

Infection

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Occurs when disease-causing (pathogenic) bacteria or viruses enter the body and multiply to the point of interfering with the body’s normal state.

Question 30

Direct Transmission (direct contact)

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Spread of infectious disease when an infected person touches or exchanges body fluids with someone else

Question 31

Indirect Transmission

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Infectious disease that can spread through the air or contact with a contaminated object

Question 32

Contagious Infection

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Transmitted from one person to another, usually through touch or through the air

Question 33

Micro-Organisms

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Spread to a new person frequently but cause no infection unless they actually enter the body.

Question 34

Bloodborne Pathogens

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Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids. Can be spread in the salon through haircutting, waxing, tweezing, nipping or anytime the skin is broken.

Question 35

Common means of spreading infection in a salon:

Answer 35

Open sores
Unclean hands and implements
Coughing or sneezing
Common use of drinking cups and towels
Use of same implements on infected areas and noninfected areas
Unsanitary salon conditions

Question 36

Contamination

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The action of making an object or substance unclean or impure

Question 37

Cross-contamination

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The unintentional transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or surface to another with harmful effects

Question 38

Decontamination

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The removal of dirt, oil and/or microbes from an object

Question 39

Common means of controlling an infection:

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Personal hygiene
Public awareness
Practicing infection control procedures in the salon

Question 40

Local Infection

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An infection in a small, confined area that is indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflamed area.

Question 41

General Infection

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Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body.

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Asymptotic

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A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease.

Question 43

Universal Precautions

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Using the same infection control procedures with all clients.

Question 44

Active Immunity

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When exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease. Usually takes a while to build up but can be long lasting and even life long.

Question 45

Passive Immunity

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The use of vaccines or antibiotics to provide a person with antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her own immune system. Usually shorter lived but occurs faster than active immunity.