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Unit 8 HC

Occupational Safety

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Pathogens Microorganisms that cause disease
Microorganisms Small living organisms not visible to the naked eye; can be beneficial or harmful
Aerobic Microorganisms that require oxygen to live
Anaerobic Microorganisms that do not require oxygen to live
Asepsis The absence of disease-causing microorganisms
Disinfectant Chemical that kills or inhibits pathogens on surfaces (not safe for skin)
Antiseptic Chemical that kills or inhibits pathogens on living tissue
Sterilization Process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores
Contaminated Presence of pathogens or infectious material on a surface or object
Chain of Infection Sequence that allows pathogens to spread from one host to another
Bacteria single-celled, reproduce rapidly Kill by: antibiotics, disinfectants, sterilization
Viruses require a host to reproduce Example: Influenza, HIV Kill by: antiseptics, sterilization; antibiotics do NOT work
Fungi plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter (yeasts, molds) Kill by: antifungal medications, sterilization
Protozoans parasitic organism that cannot live outside of another living organism Kill by: antiprotozoal drugs
Proteopathies/Prion misshapen proteins - controversial theory
Ways Pathogens Cause Disease Invade host cells Release toxins Trigger immune response causing tissue damage
Endogenous From inside the body
Exogenous From outside the body
Nosocomial Hospital-acquired infections
Opportunistic Occur when immunity is weakened
Medical asepsis (clean technique) Reduces pathogens; used in routine patient care
Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) Eliminates pathogens; used in surgery, catheter insertion
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