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Universal precautions |
Using same infection control procedures with all clients |
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Local infection |
Small confined area, indicated by puss- field boil, pimple, inflamed area |
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Neural infection |
All parts of the body (systemic) Circulatory system carries bacteria and toxins |
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A-Symptomatic Carrier |
No symptoms but can transfer it |
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Immunity |
Body’s ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it |
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Natural immunity |
Partially inherited, natural resistance to disease White blood cells and antibodies fight against disease Epidermis protects body from microbes |
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Passive immunity |
Occurs through vaccinations or infection of antigens Body’s immune response to vaccinations |
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Microbiology |
Study of small living organisms called microbes(bacteria) |
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Pathogenic |
Cause infection and disease Have distinct shapes can produce toxins-spread easily Live everywhere including inside body Spurred by dirty tools or hands |
