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Virus
a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms
Biofilm
a colony of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces as well as the human body. They secrete a sticky, protective coating that cements them together and is hard to penetrate
Contamination
the presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin
Diagnosis
determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests
Occupational Disease
Illnesses resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
Parasitic Disease
disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites
Bloodborne Pathogens
disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
Hepatitis
a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS
a disease that breaks down the body's immune system
Fungi
single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts
Mildew
another fungus, affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon
Folliculitis barbae
an inflammation of hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection often caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Tinea barbae
a superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin
Tinea Capitis
a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules at the opening of hair follicles
Tinea Pedis
a ringworm fungus of the foot
Parasites
organisms that grow, fee, and shelter on or in another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
Scabies
a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin
Pathogenic Disease
Disease caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites.