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14 Cards in this Set
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explain the "Chain of Infection" and give an example
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Infectious agent > Source > Mode of Transmission > Susceptible Host
example: adenovirus > cell culture > ingestion > humans |
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3 modes of transmission of Anthrax:
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1. Skin
2. Inhalation 3. Gastrointestinal |
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is carried and transmitted by:
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Tics
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What are 3 diseases/disorders associated with mold and mildew?
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1. Meningitis
2. Asthma 3. Allergies |
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A disease caused by inhalation of soils enriched by bat/bird feces containing fungal spores .
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Histoplasmosis
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How is Hepatitis A transmitted?
Hepatitis B? |
Hep A: fecal-oral
Hep B: body fluids, blood |
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2 viral agents used by FSU researchers?
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1. herpes simplex
2. adenovirus |
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2 ways to minimize inhalation of soiled bedding of research animals:
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1. exhaust systems where dumping
2. wet bedding before dumping |
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3 bloodborne pathogens:
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1. HIV
2. HBV 3. HCV |
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5 potentially infectious bodily fluids are:
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1. blood
2. feces 3. urine 4. saliva 5. vomit |
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4 modes of transmitting bodily-fluids
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mucous membrane contact
contaminated needles infection at birth sexual contact |
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When is exposure the greatest for biologicals?
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- administering first aid
- janitorial/maintenance work - accident cleanup |
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What are some work practice controls for biological exposures?
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- PPE for medical/research professionals
- decontamination/sterilization - hand washing - minimize spraying/splashing/spilling |
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explain the idea of Primary/Secondary Containment
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primary containment: protection of lab environment and its personnel
secondary containment: protection of environment extrenal to lab/facility |
