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1st step to the chain of infection& example
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infectious agent; virus
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2nd step to the chain of infection& example
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reservoir; human
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3rd step to the chain of infection& example
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portal of exit; cough
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4th step to the chain of infection& example
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mode of transmission; droplet
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5th step to the chain of infection& example
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portal of entry; Eyes
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6th step to the chain of infection& example
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susceptible; anyone
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Microorganisms are more commonly known as ______.
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germs
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A disease causing microorganisms is called a ________.
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pathogen
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Bacteria& treatment
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one-celled organisms; some are good and some are bad.
antibiotic |
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Virus& Treatment
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can reproduce and survive by taking over a living cell.;
antiviral |
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Fungus& Treatment
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plantlike organisms;
antifungal |
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Protozoa& treatment
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animal-like organisms;
antibiotics |
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Helminth& treatment
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multicellular worms that can be parasites.
anthelmintics |
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Prion& treatment
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consists of proteins;
no cure |
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what are the different types and bacteria and what are there shapes?
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cocci- beachball
bacilli- fugila spirilli- cluster of grapes |
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What are pathogens ideal living conditions?
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warm environment; moist
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What pathogen is animal-like?
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portozoa
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What pathogen is plant-like?
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fungi
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A rickettsiae is most likely trasmitted by a _____ or _____.
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tick or flea
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Pathogen responsible for the development of ringworm?
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fungi
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Pathogen responsible for mad cow disease.
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prion
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Pathogens that are capable of living only in the absence of oxygen?
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anaerobic
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Pathogens that are capable of living with the presence of oxygen?
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aerobic
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Pathogen that is the smallest?
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Virus
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What type of microscope is needed to see a virus?
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Electron
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Opportunistic infection
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occurs when body defenses are weak.
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common signs of a local infection
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warth; swelling; tenderness; drainage; redness
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Infections that can spread to other people easily is _________.
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contagious
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Antiseptics
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towards the skin; prevent growth of pathogen.
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Disinfection
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With chemicals and are harsh for the skin; destroys pathogenic organisms
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Sterliization
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using steam and pressure (heat); destroys all microorganisms.
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Immunity
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condition of being protected against a particular disease.
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An infection that a patient acquires during their hospital stay that is unrelated to their current illness is _______.
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Hospital- Acquired Illness
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