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