Relier Pairs Infection Control Version en ligne Glossary Terms par Bill Starling 1 Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. 2 Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV. 3 Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable. 4 Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces. 5 Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration 6 One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless. 7 Showing no symptoms or signs of infection. 8 Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed. 9 A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. 10 Capable of destroying bacteria. 11 Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances. 12 The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells. binary fission bloodborne pathogens bacteria acquired immunity antiseptics bacterial spores biofilms allergy bacilli asymptomatic bactericidal acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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