Matching Pairs Infection Control Online version Glossary Terms by Bill Starling 1 Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances. 2 Showing no symptoms or signs of infection. 3 Capable of destroying bacteria. 4 Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV. 5 One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless. 6 Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed. 7 Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration 8 A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. 9 Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable. 10 Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces. 11 Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. 12 The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells. biofilms allergy bacterial spores acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) binary fission antiseptics bloodborne pathogens bacilli bactericidal bacteria acquired immunity asymptomatic
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