Microorganisms Flashcards
A set of practices and procedures that prevent or stop the spread of infection in healthcare setting
Infection control
Small living bodies that are not visible to the naked eye
Microorganisms
Non-pathogen
Helpful microorganisms that do not cause disease
Pathogens
Capable of causing disease in a human host
4 types of microorganisms
Bacteria parasites fungi and viruses
One celled microorganism classified by shape
Bacteria
Helps bacteria survive in harsh environments
Spores
Types of spores causing illness
Food poisoning, strep throat, tetnus, sypphillis,
An organism that lives on or in an organism of a different species. Takes nutrients from a host
Parasites
Plant-like microorganism found in the air soil plants or water
Fungi
Types of fungi
Mushroom yeast and molds
Illnesses caused by fungi
Athletes foot ringworm yeast infections
The smallest type of microorganism
Viruses
Illnesses caused by viruses
Covid 19, chicken pox, common cold
Results from an invasion of microorganisms
Infectious disease
Types of infectious disease that can be transmitted from one person to another person
Communicable disease
Chain of infections
Agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Agent
Germs
example: bacteria, virus
Reservior
Where germs live
ex:people, animals, food, soil, and water
Portal of exit
How germs get out
ex: mouth, urine, cuts in skin
Mode of transmission
how germs get around
ex: contact and droplets
portal of entry
how germs get in
ex:mouth, cuts in skin
Susceptible host
Next sick person
ex:anyone
2 modes of transmission
Direct and indirect
