Microbiology Flashcards
Antibiotic
Treat infections caused by bacteria
Antiseptic
A substance used to stop or slow down the growth of microorganisms
Disinfectant
A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria
Aseptic
Aiming at the complete exclusion of harmful microorganisms
Bactericidal
Agent that kills bacteria
BacterIOSTATIC
Agent that prevents growth of bacteria
incubation
Time it takes for an infection to develope after a person has been exposed to disease-causing organism.
Normal flora
Microorganisms living on a surface (living or not) that do not cause disease and can even help prevent it.
Nosocomial
Disease originating in a hospital
H.A.I.
Infections associated infections from devices used during medical procedures.
- Catheters
- Ventilators
- Central lines
Ubiquity of microorganisms
Microorganisms are ubiquitous in all kinds of micro- and macro-ecology environments on earth.
Enteric
Bacteria that live in the digestive system of animals
Aerobic
Bacteria that requires oxygen to grow
Anaerobic
Bacteria that can grow in the absence of oxygen
Pathogenic
Microorganisms that cause disease