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| a product that is capable of killing fungi |
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| are between 2 or more root branches |
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| strength of a pathogen's ability to cause disease also known as pathogenicity |
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Artificially
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| immunity that results from vaccination |
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| immunity that is developed during a person's lifetime |
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| disease-causing organisms transferred through contact with blood or other body fluids |
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| removal of bioburden before disinfection |
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| an infection that occurs through mucosal surfaces of the eye, nose, or mouth |
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| chemical used to reduce or lower the numbers of microorganisms on inanimate objects |
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| ultimate goal of all infection control procedures and policies |
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| persistent infection with recurrent symptoms that "come and go" |
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| any reasonable anticipated skin, eye, or mucas membrane contact or percutaneous injury involving blood or any other potentially infectious materials |
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| the use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit |
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| surface that is not contaminated during dental treatment |
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| studies of the patterns and causes of diseases |
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