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Infection Control

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Microorganism A small, living organism that is not visible to the naked eye
Pathogens Microorganisms that cause infection and disease
Nonpathogens Microorganisms that are part of plant life and the human body that lives in a specific environment of the body. It is beneficial.
Aerobic Requires Oxygen to live
Anaerobic Live and reproduce in the absence of Oxygen
Bacteria Cocci, Bacilli, and Spirilla
Protozoa One cell animal-like organism Ex. Malaria
Fungi Plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter. Ex. Yeast and mold
Rickettsiae Parasitic microorganisms that cannot live outside the cells of another living organism
Viruses Smallest microorganisms. They cannot reproduce unless they are inside another cell. Ex. Herpes, Common cold
Endogenous Infection or disease originates within the body
Exogenous Infection or disease originates outside the body
Sterile Free from all pathogens and nonpathogens, including spores and viruses
Contaminated Organisms and pathogens are present
Antisepsis Prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are not effective against spores and viruses
Disinfection This is the process that kills and destroys pathogenic organisms
Sterelization This is a process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic
Bioterrorism The use of microorganisms, or biologic agents, as weapons to infect humans, animals, or plants
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Gloves, gowns, lab coats, masks, and face shields
Autoclave A piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies
 

 



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