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VHNCCTC-InfectionCon
VHNCCTC-Infection Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Microorganisms | Small living bodies that are not visible to the naked eye |
| Nonpathogenic microorganisms | microorganisms that maintain body processes |
| Pathogenic microorganisms | microorganisms that cause infection and/or disease |
| Classes of microorganisms | 1. Bacteria, 2. Protozoa; 3. Fungi(us); 4. Viruses |
| Bacteria | one-celled microorganisms that are classified by shape: cocci, rods, spirochetes; can form thick walls that help them reproduce and protect themselves from harsh environments(these are called spores) |
| Common BACTERIAL diseases | food poisoning, strep throat, tetanus, syphilis, and cholera |
| Protozoa | simplest organisms in the animal kingdom; need moisture to survive so they are often found in watery environments |
| Common PROTOZOAN diseases | Malaria, Dysentery, and African sleeping sickness |
| Fungi | plantlike microorganisms found in air, soil, on plants, or in water |