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Chapter 5 Vocabulary

CSME - Chapter 5 Infection Control Vocabulary

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (A.I.D.S.) a disease that breaks down the body's immune system
Antiseptics chemical germicides formulated for use on skin.
Asymptomatic showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Bacteria single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some bacteria are harmful, some are harmless
bacterial spores bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and shed their coating when conditions become more favorable to them.
Bactericidal capable of destroying bacteria
biofilms colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
bloodborne pathogens disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
chelating soaps break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
cleaning a mechanical process using soap and water, or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs.
communicable able to be communicated; transferable by contact from one person to another as in a communicable disease.
contagious disease disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another.
contagious disease also known as communicable disease; disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another
contamination the presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface, or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
diagnosis determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic test; federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
direct transmission transmission of pathogen through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
disease an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
disinfectants Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
disinfection a chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.
efficacy the ability to produce an effect.
exposure incident Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties.
fungi Single - cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
fungicidal Capable of destroying fungi/
hepatitis A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
herpes simplex virus An inflammatory disease of the skin caused by a viral infection an dcharacterized by small vesicles in clusters.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV; virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Human Papilloma Virus HPV; a virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer in women.
Indirect Transmission Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, lr an environmental surface.
Infection The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Infection control Are the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.
Infectious Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Infectious Disease Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body.
Inflammation A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
Local Infection An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA; A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic.
Microorganism Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Mildew A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.
Mulituse Also known as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid.
Mycobacterium A large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water.
Nonpathogenic Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
Nonporous An item that is made of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids.
Occupational Disease Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
Parasites Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism (referred to as host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive.
Parasitic Disease Disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites.
Pathogenic Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
Pathogenic Disease Disease caused by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Pediculosis Capitis Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice.
Phenolic Disinfectants Tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
Porous Made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings; porous items are absorbent.
Pus A fluid created by infection.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Commonly known as quats are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection of nonporous surfaces.
Ringworm A fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions.
Sanitation Also known as sanitizing; a chemical process for reducing the number of disease causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.
Scabies a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.
Sodium Hypochlorite Common Household bleach; An effective disinfectant for the salon, spa, and barbershop.
Standard Precautions Are guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious.
Staphylococci Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; causes abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Sterilization The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Systemic Infection An infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ.
Tinea Barbae Also known as barber's itch, a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; it is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp.
Tinea Capitis A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles.
Tuberculocidal Disinfectants Often referred to as phenolics, are proven to kill the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectants.
Tuberculosis A disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing.
Virucidal Capable of destroying viruses.
Virus A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function.
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