Micro Final Exam

Germ theory of disease is the theory that ALL diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microorganisms

Fomite is

Procedures used to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms.

An infection is a state or condition in which the body or part of the body is invaded by a pathogenic agent

Bioburden: is the population of viable microorganisms on raw material, component, finished product or package

Capable of growing in the absence of oxygen. Does not require it for growth.

An inanimate object has the qualities of an active living organism

Causative agent

Contamination is the absence of extraneous, especially infectious materials.

Requires the presence of oxygen for growth.

PPE is your own clothes and equipment you bring to work to prevent potential exposure to infectious microorganisms

Evidence based practices/procedures that when applied can reduce transmission to healthcare workers, etc

Pathogen

Procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms

The approach to infections control in which all human blood and body guilds are regulated/treated to be infectious

A pathogen is a disease causing agent, most commonly used to refer to infectious organisms.

An infection acquired in a healthcare setting

Coagulation