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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) |
The onset of life-threatning illnesses that compromise the immune system as a result of HIV infection and disease-------------------------------------- |
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Acquired Immunity |
An immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease or through inoculation-------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Active (Vegetative) Stage |
The stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Aseptic |
Free of disease germs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Bacilli |
Rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Bacteria |
One-celled microorganisms also known as microbes----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Blood borne Pathogens |
Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body with blood or body fluids-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Cocci |
Round shaped bacteria that appears singly or in groups------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Contagious (Communicable) |
A disease that may be transmitted by contact ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Diplococci |
Round shaped bacteria that cause diseases like pneumonia-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Flagella |
Hair-like extensions that propel bacteria through liquid-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Fungi |
Plant parasites such as molds,mildew,yeasts, and rusts that can cause ringworm and favus----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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General Infection |
An infection that results when the bloodstream carries bacteria or viruses all over the body.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Hepatitis |
A blood-borne disease marked by inflammation of the liver-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Human Disease Carrier |
A person who is immune to a disease, but harbors the germs that can infect other people---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
The virus that causes AIDS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Immunity |
The ability for the body to resist invasion by bacteria and to destroy bacteria once its entered the body----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Inactive stage |
Stage in which bacteria do NOT reproduce or grow----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Infection |
The result when the body is unable to cope with an invasion of bacteria and their harmful toxins.------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Local Infection |
An infection that is limited to a specific area of the body------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Mitosis |
The division of cells during reproduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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MRSA |
Acronym for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus; a type of staph infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Natural Immunity |
Natural resistance to diseases that are partially inherited or developed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Nonpathogenic |
Beneifical or harmless bacteria that perform many useful functions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Objective Symptoms |
Symptoms that can be seen by anyone----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Parasites |
Plant or animal organism that live on other living organism without giving anything in return.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Pathogenic |
Harmful, disease producing bacteria-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Pediculosis |
A contagious infestation caused by the head or body louse----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Pus |
A fluid that contains white blood cells, dead and living bacteria---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Scabies |
A contagious disorder caused by the itch mite-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Sepsis |
A poisoned state caused by the absorption of pathogenic microorganisms into the blood stream---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Spirilla |
Curved or corkscrew shaped bacteria that cause syphilis or lyme disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Spore-forming Bacteria |
Certain bacteria that have the ability to form protective spores to survive the inactive stage---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Staphylococci |
Pus-forming bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples, and boils------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Streptococci |
Pus-forming bacteria that cause strep throat, tonsillitis, other lung and throat disease, and blood poisoning------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Subjective Symptoms |
Symptoms that can be felt or experienced only by the person ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Virus |
An infectious agent that lives only by penetrating the cells and becoming part of them--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |