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Absence of disease-producing microorganisms; maintaining a sterile environment.
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A chemical used on skin or tissue to inhibit or destroy microorganisms.
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A chemical used on non-living surfaces to destroy pathogens.
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Completely free of all microorganisms, including spores.
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The presence of harmful substances or microorganisms on an object or surface.
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A microorganism capable of causing disease.
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An organism that harbors and provides nourishment for another organism (such as a pathogen).
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living organism (like a mosquito) that transmits infectious disease.
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A nonliving object that can carry infectious agents (e.g., door handles, stethoscopes).
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of infection The process by which an infection spreads from one host to another; includes six links (agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host).
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(Healthcare-Associated Infection) An infection acquired in a healthcare facility.
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Infection patients get while receiving treatment for another condition in a healthcare setting.
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Precautions:** Guidelines used by healthcare workers to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids.
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Precautions Additional infection control measures used for patients known or suspected to be infected with specific pathogens.
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Precautions Used for diseases that spread through tiny droplets in the air (e.g., TB, measles).
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Precautions Used for diseases spread by larger droplets (e.g., influenza, COVID-19).
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Precaution Used for diseases spread by direct or indirect contact (e.g., MRSA, C. difficile)
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(Personal Protective Equipment) Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards (gloves, gowns, masks, goggles).
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Hygiene The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection; includes handwashing or using alcohol-based hand rubs.
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Separating patients to prevent the spread of infection.
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A tiny living organism that can only be seen under a microscope (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa).
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Single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or cause infections.
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A microorganism that requires a host cell to reproduce and cause infection.
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A microorganism that includes yeasts and molds; can cause infections like athlete's foot or ringworm.
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An organism that lives on or inside another organism and causes harm.
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When bacteria adapt and become resistant to the effects of antibiotics.
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A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize medical equipment.
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A biological substance that poses a threat to human health.
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Period The time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.
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The sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area or group.
