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