Five Harmful Organisms

Which are the following are single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics?

Bacteria

What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

Pathogenic

_________ has been linked in recent years to disfiguring infections associated particularly with pedicure bowls.

Mycobacterium

Staph bacteria are responsible for?

Food poisoning

What is the most common type of bacteria?

Bacilli

What type of infection occurs when the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ?

Systemic

Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?

Virus

Warts are caused by

Virus

What is a sign that client has human papilloma virus (HPV) or plantar warts?

Clusters of small black dots on the bottom of the foot

What is a type of fungus that affects plants and grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

Mildew

Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing?

Biofilms