Microbiology

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The study of small living organisms called microbes, such as bacteria.

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Microbiology

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One-celled microorganisms; germs; microbes.

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Bacteria

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The study of bacteria is referred to as

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Bacteriology

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A non-scientific name for small organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses that invade the body and cause disease.

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Germ

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Harmless, non-disease producing bacteria

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NONPATHOGENIC

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Percent of all bacteria that are nonpathogenic

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70%

Question 7

Live everywhere,

Cause of infection and disease and some produce toxins.

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PATHOGENIC

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Types of pathogenic bacteria

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Cocci, Bacilli, Spirilla

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Types of Cocci bacteria

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Staphlococci, Streptoccocci, Diplococci

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Round - shaped cells, Appear singularly or in groups

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Cocci

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Forms a bunch or clusters (like grapes),Pus – forming, Found in boils,Cause of staph infection

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Staphlococci

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Form in long chains,
Pus – forming,
Cause strep throat, blood poisoning, rheumatic fever and more.

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Streptoccocci

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Round and grow in pairs, Cause pneumonia

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Diplococci

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Bacteria grow best in…

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warm, damp conditions.

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Bacteria grow through a growth cycle that consists of…

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two stages:
Active
Inactive

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Reproduce and Grow Rapidly,

Grow in dark,damp,dirty areas where a food source is available.

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Active Bacteria

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Condition unfavorable = No Growth,

Form spores not hurt by disinfection, cold or heat.

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Inactive Bacteria

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How does bacteria move ?

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Bacilli and Spirilla have flagella (cilia)
Hair-like projections which extend from the sides of the cell.
Act as propellers to help bacteria travel through air and liquids.

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Smaller than bacteria; cause familiar diseases: Cold, Measles, Hepatitis, HIV

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Viruses

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Caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses; entering the body and multiplying.

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Infection

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Can transmit through touch or the air.

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Contagious (communicable)

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carried through blood or body fluids.

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Bloodborn pathogens

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Common means of spreading infection in a salon:

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

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Human Hepatitis B; affects liver; may need vaccine

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HBV

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AIDS; affects natural immunity; body fluids into bloodstream of non-infected.

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HIV