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 Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration 3 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. 4 Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces. 5 Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. 6 Showing no symptoms or signs of infection. 7 One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless. 8 Capable of destroying bacteria. 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 The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells. 11 A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. 12 Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV. antiseptics biofilms acquired immunity acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) binary fission bacteria bactericidal bacterial spores allergy bloodborne pathogens asymptomatic bacilli
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