Infection Control & Microorganisms

What microorganism causes diseases?

Pathogens

A small living organism that may or may not cause diseases?

Microbe

Where can microorganisms be found?

Everywhere

What can be used to kill/ treat bacteria?

Antibiotics

What is MRSA?

A bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics

What cannot be treated with antibiotics?

Viruses

How can viruses spread?

Through direct contact between people

What can be caused by viruses?

Measles, mumps, and chickenpox

What is pneumonia and what can it be caused by

Pneumonia is a disease that can be cause by bacteria, viruses, or fungi

What is Fungi?

A(n) organism(s) that feed on dead matter and include molds and yeasts

An example of a fungal infection:

Ringworm

What does a parasite need?

A host to survive and reproduce

What insects can spread parasitic diseases?

Mosquitoes, ticks, lice, and mites

What infection can you get in hospitals?

Hospital- acquired infections

What can Hepatitis- B do to the host and how is it transmitted?

Affect the liver and is transmitted through the blood and body fluids

How is Hepatitis- C transmitted?

Transmitted through the blood and body fluids, especially through used needles

What is HIV?

A virus that causes AIDS

The body’s first line of defense includes what?

The mucous membrane and the cilia

What destroys pathogens?

Leukocytes/ white blood cells

Asepsis is means what?

The absence of pathogens

What can be used to destroy microorganisms on objects/ surfaces

Chemical disinfectants like bleach and lysol

What level of aseptic control destroys all microorganisms including spores

Sterilization

Infectious agent= ?

Pathogen

Where does the infectious microbe live and multiply?

In the reservoir/ host

How does the pathogen leave the reservoir?

Through the portal of exit

What do the modes of entry include?

Direct contact, airborne, and vectors

How do pathogens enter a new host?

Through the portal of entry

A susceptible host is what?

Someone vulnerable to infection

What is the best way to break the chain of infection?

Through proper handwashing

Preventing transmission involves what?

Proper handwashing, disinfection, and sterilization