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