MT#15 Flashcards
WNV
West Nile virus
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
HIV
Humane immunodeficiency virus(AIDs virus)
NCID
National Center for infectious diseases
PPE
Personal protective equipment
HCV
Hepatitis c virus
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
H5N1
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A - bird flu
Microorganisms
Small living organism that is not visible to the naked eye
Non-pathogens
Microorganisms that are not capable of causing diseases beneficial
Pathogens
Disease producing organisms
Aerobic
Require oxygen to live and grow
Anaerobic
Doesn’t Require oxygen to live and grow
Bacteria
One celled microorganisms that multiply rapidly
Protozoa
Microscopic one celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water
Fungi
Plant like animals that live on dead organic matter