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18 Cards in this Set
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Mycobacterium fortuitum |
A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers |
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Four types of harmful organisms |
Bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites |
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Cocci |
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups |
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Staphylococci |
Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bumches of grapes |
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Streptococci |
Pus forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads |
Strep thraot and blood poisoning |
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Diplococci |
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia |
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Bacilli |
Short rod shaped bacteria |
Most common bacteria and cause diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw) |
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Spirilla |
Spiral or corkscrew shaped |
Sexually transmitted disease like syphilis |
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Mitosis |
How bacteria divides in half |
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Fungi |
Molds, mildews and yeasts |
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Tinea capatis |
Caused by fungal organisms |
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Parasites |
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism |
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Ultrasonic unit |
Ise with disinfectant |
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Efficacy |
The ability to produce an effect |
Effectiveness |
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Phenolic disinfectants |
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants |
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Household bleach |
Sodiu. Hypochlirite |
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Antiseptics |
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin |
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Universal precautions |
Act as if all human blood and body fluids are infectious bloddborne pathogens |
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