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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--------------------------------------

Acquired Immunity

An immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease or through inoculation--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Active (Vegetative) Stage

The stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aseptic

Free of disease germs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria that produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bacteria

One-celled microorganisms also known as microbes-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Blood borne Pathogens

Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body with blood or body fluids--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cocci

Round shaped bacteria that appears singly or in groups-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Contagious (Communicable)

A disease that may be transmitted by contact -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Diplococci

Round shaped bacteria that cause diseases like pneumonia--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Flagella

Hair-like extensions that propel bacteria through liquid--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fungi

Plant parasites such as molds,mildew,yeasts, and rusts that can cause ringworm and favus-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

General Infection

An infection that results when the bloodstream carries bacteria or viruses all over the body.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hepatitis

A blood-borne disease marked by inflammation of the liver--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Human Disease Carrier

A person who is immune to a disease, but harbors the germs that can infect other people----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

The virus that causes AIDS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Immunity

The ability for the body to resist invasion by bacteria and to destroy bacteria once its entered the body-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Inactive stage

Stage in which bacteria do NOT reproduce or grow-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Infection

The result when the body is unable to cope with an invasion of bacteria and their harmful toxins.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Local Infection

An infection that is limited to a specific area of the body-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mitosis

The division of cells during reproduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MRSA

Acronym for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus; a type of staph infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Natural Immunity

Natural resistance to diseases that are partially inherited or developed -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Nonpathogenic

Beneifical or harmless bacteria that perform many useful functions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Objective Symptoms

Symptoms that can be seen by anyone-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Parasites

Plant or animal organism that live on other living organism without giving anything in return.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Pathogenic

Harmful, disease producing bacteria--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pediculosis

A contagious infestation caused by the head or body louse-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pus

A fluid that contains white blood cells, dead and living bacteria----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scabies

A contagious disorder caused by the itch mite--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sepsis

A poisoned state caused by the absorption of pathogenic microorganisms into the blood stream----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spirilla

Curved or corkscrew shaped bacteria that cause syphilis or lyme disease --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spore-forming Bacteria

Certain bacteria that have the ability to form protective spores to survive the inactive stage----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Staphylococci

Pus-forming bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples, and boils-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Streptococci

Pus-forming bacteria that cause strep throat, tonsillitis, other lung and throat disease, and blood poisoning-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Subjective Symptoms

Symptoms that can be felt or experienced only by the person ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Virus

An infectious agent that lives only by penetrating the cells and becoming part of them---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------