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Infection Control
Viruses
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Cosmetology
10th Grade
10/21/2011

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Bactericidal
Definition
Capable of destroying bacteria
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Cilia
Definition
slender, hair-like extensions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; their whip-like motion moves bacteria in liquid
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AIDS
Definition
Acquired immune syndrome, a disease caused by the HIV virus that breaks down the body's immune system
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Definition
disease-causing microorganisms carried in the blood or body fluids
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Diplococci
Definition
spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause disease such as pneumonia
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Efficacy
Definition
effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs, when used according to the label
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Antiseptics
Definition
Agents formulated to use on the skin
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Immunity
Definition
ability of the body to destroy and resist infection
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Flagella
Definition
slender hair-like extentions that permit locomotion in certain bacteria; their whip-like motion moves bacteria in liquid
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Disease
Definition
Abnormal condition of all or part of the body, organ, or mind that mind that makes it incapable of carrying out normal function
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Allergey
Definition
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmeless susbstances
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HIV
Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus; virus that can cause AIDS
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Diagnosis
Definition
determining the nature of a disease or infection
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Sanitation or Sanitizing
Definition
Cleaning to remove all visible residue or matter
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Cocci
Definition
round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
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Exposure incident
Definition
contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that results from performance of an employees duties
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Spirilla
Definition
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that can causediseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease
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Contagious Disease
Definition
disease that can be easily spread to others by contact
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Sterilization
Definition
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
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Fungi
Definition
Microscopic plant parasites, including molds, mildews, and yeasts
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Virus
Definition
Microorganism that can invade plants and animals, including bacteria
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Hepatitis
Definition
Bloodborne virus that causes disease affecting the liver
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Fungicidal
Definition
Capable of destroying fungi
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Bacteria
Definition
One cell micro-organsims, Some are harmful, some are harmless
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Infectious
Definition
infection that can be spread from one person to another person or from one infected body part to another
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Material Data Safety Sheet
Definition
MSDS, safety information about products compiled by manufacturer
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Bacilli
Definition
Short, rod shapped bacteria; the most common bacteria; they produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw) typhoid fever tuberculosis and diphtheria
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Microorganism
Definition
An organism of microscopic to submicroscopic size
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Inflammation
Definition
Body's response to injury or infection with redness, heat, pain and swelling
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Mildews
Definition
Type of fungus that affects plants ot grows on in animate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon setting
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Non-Pathogenic
Definition
Not harmful; organisms that may perform useful functions
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Occupational Disease
Definition
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment
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Motility
Definition
Self-movement
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Parasites
Definition
plant or animal organisms that derive nutrition from another organism
Term
Disinfection
Definition
process that eliminates most microorganisms, but it is not effective against bacterial spores
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Pathogenic
Definition
Causing disease; may cause harmful conditions or illnesses in humans
Term
Multi-use
Definition
Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is exposed to blood or body fluid
Term
Pediculosis Capitis
Definition
Skin disease caused by an infestation of head lice
Term
Streptococci
Definition
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they can cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisining
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Phenolics
Definition
Powerful tuberclocidal disinfectants
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Disinfectable
Definition
an item can be disinfected
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Porous
Definition
Absorbant, having pores or openings
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Definition
Type of disinfectant solution safe for all uses in the salon; commonly called quats
Term
Disinfectants
Definition
chemical agents that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses, but not spores, on surfaces
Term
Universal Precautions
Definition
Set of guidelines published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that requires the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids contain pathogens and are thus infectious
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Scabies
Definition
Contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
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Virucidal
Definition
Capable of desroying viruses
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Sodium hypochlorite
Definition
Common household bleach; disinfectant for salon use
Term
Tuberculocidal
Definition
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis
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Staphylococci
Definition
Pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters like bunches of grapes, can cause abscesses, pustules, and boils
Term
Infection
Definition
Invasion of body tissue by pathogenic bacteria
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Single use or disposable
Definition
Disposable items that cannot be used more than once, either because they cannot be cleaned of all visible residue or because cleaning and disinfecting damages them
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