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