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Cosmetology
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11/18/2011

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Term
Bacteriology
Definition
scientific study of bacteria
Term
Bacteria
Definition
one-celled microorganisms
Term
Microbe
Definition
Another term for bacteria or germ
Term
Nonpathogenic bacteria
Definition
Bacterial cells that are harmless and sometimes beneficial (to humans)
Term
Saprophytes
Definition
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter
Term
Pathogenic bacteria
Definition
Bacterial cells that are harmful to humans

May cause disease, infection and produce toxins
Term
Bacilli
Definition
Most common form of bacterial cells

Rod or bar shaped

Produce tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid, tuberculosis, diptheria
Term
Communicable
Definition
Disease easily spread from one person to another

aka contagious infection
Term
Cocci
Definition
Spherical or round shaped

Single or in groups

3 groups:
Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci
Term
Spirilla
Definition
Spiraled, coiled or corkscrew shape

Produce syphilis, cholera, lyme disease
Term
Staphlococci
Definition
Pus forming

In clusters

Present in abcesses, pustules, and boils
Term
Streptococci
Definition
Pus forming

In long chains

Produce strep throat, rheumatic fever, septisemia
Term
Diplococci
Definition
Grow in pairs

Produce pneumonia
Term
Examples of communicable diseases
Definition
Common cold, hepatitis, measles
Term
Which does not allow bacteria to enter the body?

A)nose B)mouth C)healthy skin D)broken skin
Definition
C)healthy skin
Term
Active stage
Definition
Growth and reproduction stage of bacteria
Term
What highly infection disease must personal service workers be inoculated against?
Definition
Hepatitis B
Term
Inactive stage
Definition
When conditions are unfavorable, bacteria will die or become inactive (or dormant) or form spores
Term
Spores
Definition
spherical formation that protects bacteria from disinfectants, heat or cold
Term
Flagella or cilia
Definition
hair-like projections that allow bacteria to move
Term
Hepatitis B
Definition
highly contagious disease that infects the liver
Term
External parasites
Definition
plants or animals that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism
Term
Viruses
Definition
Sub-microscopic particles that cause diseases

Examples:
common cold (filterable virus)
chicken pox, mumps, measles,small pox,yellow fever, rabies, HIV(AIDS), hepatitis, polio
Term
bloodborne pathogen
Definition
disease-causing bacteria or virus carried though the blood or body fluids
Term
Common means of spreading infection in the salon:
Definition
Open sores
Unclean hands or implements
Coughing or Sneezing
Common use of drinking cups or towels
Cross contamination
Unsanitary salon conditions
Term
Local infection
Definition
Small confined area:
pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflamed area
Term
General infection
Definition
Systemic

when circulatory system carries bacteria to all parts of the body
Term
Universal precautions
Definition
Use of same infection control procedures with all clients
Term
Immunity
Definition
Ability of the body to fight infectious agents
Term
Passive immunity
Definition
Acquired

Developed through injection of antigens
Term
Natural immunity
Definition
Partially inherited, natural resistance to disease

The epidermis (outermost layer of skin) protects the body from microbes
Term
Fungi
Definition
Molds, yeasts, and parasitic plants
Term
Sanitation
Definition
remove dirt and debris to prevent the growth of microbes

First level of infection control
Term
Antiseptic
Definition
Product applied to skin to reduce microbes
Term
Efficacy
Definition
Ability to produce results

A label must be approved by the EPA to verify effectiveness
Term
Infection control
Definition
Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill certain or all microbes
Term
MSDS
Definition
Material Safety and Data Sheets

Provides ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels, and storage requirements on a specific product
Term
Disinfection
Definition
Destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses

Second level of infection control
Term
OSHA
Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

regulating agency under Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
Term
Broad spectrum disinfectants
Definition
aka Hospital-grade or level disinfectants, kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pseudomonas
Term
Sterilization
Definition
Kill or destroy all microbes
Requires the use of liquid sterilants and/or moist or dry heat
Third level or infection control
Term
Good Samaritan Law
Definition
Gives legal protection to people who provide help to ill or injured persons in emergency situations
Term
Decontaminate
Definition
Free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes
Term
How to flush eyes if chemicals should get into them?
Definition
15-30 minutes with lukewarm water
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