Microbiology/Infection Control Flashcards
What is Microbiology?
The study of a small organism
Whare are microbes?
The study of a small living organism called microbes
What are bacteria?
one-celled microorganism, microbes, germs
What are the two types of bacteria?
Pathogenic & Non-pathogenic
What does patho mean?
Suffering
What are pathogenic bacteria?
disease-producing bacteria; Living everywhere in body and environment
What is nonpathogenic bacteria?
non-disease producing bacteria;
What are saprophytes?
are non-pathogenic bacteria
What is Cocci?
spherical or round shape bacterial cells
What are the 3 types of Cocci?
Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci
What is Staphylococci?
Pus forming bacterial cells that form grape-like clusters in pustules, boils.
What is Streptococci?
Pus forming bacteria that forms in long-chains
(strep throat, fever, other infections)
What is Diplococci?
Bacteria cells that grow in pairs
What is Bacilli?
A most common form of bacteria cells; Rod-shaped cell that produces a variety of disease
(typhoid fever) (bacteria influenza)
What is spirilla?
Spiraled, coiled cork-screw shape bacteria cell that causes contagious disease (Syphilis)
What causes an infection?
Bacteria; by invading the body through open passageways (nose, mouth)
How does bacteria growth?
Bacteria thrive in damp, dark, and dirty areas
What is Active Stage?
Bacteria reproduce and grow
What is the inactive stage?
cells die or become inactive
What are viruses?
Take over the cell to live (have to have living host)
What is an infection?
The growth of parasitic organism within the body
What is a microorganism referred to as?
Pathogens
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Such as HBV & HIV are transmitted through body fluids or blood and cause infections
What is an infectious disease?
caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses that enter the body and interfere with its natural state.
