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Dental Professionals Vocabulary

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Definition
Acquired immunity   show
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show An infection of short duration that is often severe.  
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Artificially acquired immunity   show
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Blood-borne disease   show
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Blood-borne pathogens   show
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Chain of infection   show
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Chronic infection   show
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show Condition caused by an infection that can be spread from person to person or through contact with body fluids.  
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show Items such as gloves and patient napkins that may contain potentially infectious body fluids of patients.  
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show Touching or contact with a patient’s blood or saliva.  
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show An infection that occurs through mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, or mouth.  
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show Studies of the patterns and causes of diseases.  
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Hazardous waste   show
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show Ability of the body to resist disease.  
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show Touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument.  
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show Policies and practices designed to prevent the spread of infectious agents.  
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show Ultimate goal of all infection control procedures and policies.  
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Infectious disease   show
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show Waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease.  
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Inherited immunity   show
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show Persistent infection with recurrent symptoms that “come and go.”  
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Naturally acquired immunity   show
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show Any reasonably anticipated skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact or percutaneous injury involving blood or any other potentially infectious materials.  
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