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