Milady Chapter 5-3

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.