Transmission Of Infection Flashcards
Types of pathogens (7)
Antibodies
Antitoxins
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Fungi
Biofilm
Antibodies description
Produced by immune system in response to any pathogen
Antitoxins description
Special group or type of antibodies that render a toxic substance harmless (neutralize specific toxins)
Bacteria description
One-celled micro-organisms
Nonpathogenic bacteria description
Non-disease producing
Pathogenic bacteria description and example
Disease producing
MRSA + mycobacterium
When a pathogenic bacteria spreads from one person to another its called
Contagious or communicable
Virus description and examples
Smaller that bacteria
Hep A,B, + C virus
Herpes simplex virus 1 + 2
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human papilloma virus
Parasitic mites description and example
Insects that cause contagious diseases
Itch mites (scabies) and head lice
Fungi description and examples
Types of mold and yeast that may produce contagious diseases
Ringworm of scalp (tinea capitis)
Honeycomb ringworm ( favus)
Biofilm description
Type of slime created when a bacterial colony and water are present
6 signs of infection
Pain
Swelling
Redness
Local fever
Throbbing
Discharge
Direct transmission description and ways to transmit
Person-to-person contact
Direct contact + respiratory droplet transmission
Indirect transmission description and ways to transmit
Object-to-person
Airborne transmission
Contaminated objects
Food and drinking water
Animal-to-person
Insect bites
Common ways of spreading disease
Open sores
Unclean hands and tools
Coughing or sneezing
Sharing cups and towels
Using same tools on infected + non-infected areas
Using facial tables + tools and not properly disinfecting between clients
Unsanitary workplace conditions
