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Largest organ of the body Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant Bacteria
and animal characteristics
An optical instrument used for viewing very Microscope
small objects, such as bacteria or other
germs
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A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism Pathogen
that can cause disease
Infection transmitted from one person to Communicable
another
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string Streptococci
of beads
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that Cocci
appear singly or in groups
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can Diplococci
cause diseases such as pneumonia
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of Protoplasm
bacteria
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot
bath
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life Active and spore-forming (inactive) stage
cycle?
Process by which bacteria divide into two Mitosis
new cells
The invasion and growth of germs in the Infection
body
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in Pus
the body:
A common human bacteria that can transfer Staphylococci
through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements
What is the term for harmless (non-disease Non-pathogenic
forming) germs?
A disease spread from person to person by Contagion
contact is called what?
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and Virus
then reproduces inside a living cell
Virus that causes AIDS HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living Parasite
organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which Bloodborne pathogens
are carried through blood
A contagious skin disease marked by itching Scabies
and small raised red spots, caused by the
itch mite
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, Acquired immunity
or the transfer of antibodies from an immune
donor
Three steps of decontamination Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
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