Microbiology and Infection Control

Bacteria out number human cells

Common Portal of exits include

An organism that lives on (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

Morphology refers to.......

A common germicide used in cleaning exam rooms is

Immunodeficiency is a common side effect of cancer treatments

Protozoa require _______ to live

Network of tissues and organs that help rid body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.

Reservoir host can be

A pt with whooping cough should be placed in

Commonly known as parasitic worms

The engulfing/ingestion of bacteria or other material at a cellular level

An infection which occurs suddenly and doesn't last long term

Smallest known infectious agent

It is okay to remove your face shield and goggles before you remove your gloves

___________is the ability of a pathogenic virus to lie dormant

Infectious virus particles are called

flesh-eating bacteria is also known as

Pinworms are nocturnal

Anaerobic microorganisms

Microorganisms thrive in __________ places

The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Bacteria that remain purple through gram staining.

Gram negative bacteria will turn

Stress makes you more likely to become sick

Mode of transmission can be direct or indirect

S. aureus is a common cause of MRSA

All of these are part of the chain of infection....besides

A person on immunosuppressive drugs would be considered

Bacilli are

One of the greatest defense we have against infection is

Develops over lifetime, and better w/ previous exposure

Viruses can only be seen with

Moniliasis is also known as

Ingestion of contaminated foods is

VRE is

The most common antiseptics a MA will use on a pt is......

Streptococci are commonly found in chains?

Pathogens destroy human tissues and consume it as food

Active Immunity forms when an individual is exposed to an infection or vaccination

The Immune System is a collection of cells, tissues, that provide resistance to infections.

A person with TB should be placed in

The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.

Mycology is the study of

Only _________ can kill spores

Signs of septicemia include all of these, but

The smallpox vaccine was created in

MRSA can often start off as a boil

Hospital-acquired infections

All microorganism are pathogens

Microorganisms common to our own body

Aerobic microorganisms

Cocci are

A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.