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A living agen only visable w/ a microscope?
Micro Organisms
2 types of micro-organisms
Pathogen & Non-Pathogen
A microorganism capable of causing disease?
Pathogen
Normal flora is always beneficial (T or F).
True
An abnormal state in which parts or all of the body is unable to carry out its function is called?
Disease
Unknown causes are referred to as? (Ex. MS - we have a theory why they havt it)
Idiopathic
Caused by a health care worker
Iatrogenic
The study of disease
Pathology
The study of pathogens and non-pathogens
Microbiology
The Study of Parasites
Parasitology
Steps taken thru teaching and lifestyle to reduce likely hood of person developing the disease.
Prevention
End of life care
Palliative
Recurrence of S/SX
Exacerbation
No S/SX present
Remission
The bodies ability to resist disease.
Immunity
3 things necessary for growth & reproduction:
Moisture
Darkness
Warmth
When we take a sample of drainage or cells - it identifies the organism present?
Culture
Identifies the antiobiotics that will most effictively destry the organism?
Sensitity
To thrive in the presence of oxygen?
Aerobic
To thrive when little or no oxygen present?
Anerobic