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Virus

smaller than bacteria but more serious needs a "host" for survival
Flagella
cillia, hair-like projections used to move
Inactive
spore forming stage resistant to disinfectant
Mitosis
cell division
Active
bacteria is growing & reproducing
Infection
occurs when an insufficient number of antibodies is produced by the body's immune system; growth of a parasitic organism within the body
Spirilla
spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly contagious diseases such as syphilis & cholera
Diplococci
bacterial cells that grow in pairs & cause infections including pneumonia
Cocci
spherical bacterial cells that appear alone or in groups

Bacteriology

study of bacteria
EMA
ethyl methacrylate, main ingredient in artificial fingernail products
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency, standards for disinfection apply to all nonporous surfaces, tools & implements
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets, labeling of products & sheets include in for in ingredients, hazards, combustion levels & storage
Autoclave
truly sterilizes with pressurized steam
Ultraviolet Sterilization
common in most salons, possible to go without, takes 20 minutes
Calibration
adjusting settings
Sterilization
third & highest level, destroys all living organisms
Vaccinations
injection of antigens
Infection Control
describes the efforts to prevent the spread of disease & kill microbes

Disinfection

second level of infection control that kills or destroys bacteria & a broad spectrum or viruses, soak for 10 minutes
Sanitation
lowest level of infection control, soap & water, rinsing off debris & hand sanitizer
Efficacy
ability to produce results, or effectiveness
Cross Contamination
bacteria spread by contaminated equipment, surfaces or food
Electric Current/Modality
flow of electricity along a conductor
Overexposure
when a safe level of chemical exposure is exceeded (by indigestion, inhalation or absorption)
Chemiclave
high-pressure & temperature water, alcohol & formaldehyde vapors for sterilization
Circuit Breaker
reusable device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs
Fuse
device that contains a fine metal wire that allows current to flow through it
Nonpathogenic Bacteria
non-disease producing bacteria (harmless sometimes helpful)
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus, highly infectious disease that affects the liver
Contact Dermatitis
inflammation of the skin due to an exposure to an irritant (ICD) or allergen (ACD)
Streptococci
pus-forming bacterial cells that for in long chains & cause septicema, strep throat & rheumatic fever
External Parasites
organisms that grow & feed on other living organisms or hosts
Pathogens
parasitic microorganisms, include viruses, bacteria & fungi
Passive Immunity
Immunity through vaccination
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, highly infectious disease caused by HIV or HIV-1, which break down the immune system
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, causes the immune system to break down
PSW
Personal Service Workers
Microbiology
the study of small organisms (microbes)

Microbes

small organisms
Bacilli
most common bar of rod-shaped cells that produce diseases including tetanus, flu, typhoid fever, tuberculosis & diptheria
Bacteria
germs, one-celled microbes
OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, should be followed for all tools & implements that come into contact with blood or bodily fluids
Staphylococci
pus-forming bacterial cells that form grape-like bunches or clusters & are present in abscesses, pustules & boils
MMA
methyl methacrylate, outlawed in 1974 & was proven harmful
Pathogenic Bacteria
disease producing bacteria (spreads easily)
Parasite
sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts
How Often Should Disinfection Solution Be Changed:
daily
What Should Be Used to Remove Implements from Disinfection Solution:
tongs or a glove hand
A Bleeding Wound Should Be Treated By:
covering the wound and applying pressure