Infection Theory 102E.01

4. the start of the immune systems way of protecting the body against an infectious disease
6. the transfer of bacteria or other microorganisms from one substance to another.
7. an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients to grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host.
9. an infectious agent is transferred from a reservoir to a susceptible host by direct contact or droplet spread.
11. a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus.
12. free living organisms often consisting of one biological cell.
13. a bacteria that does not cause disease, harm, or death to another organism.
15. when germs enter the body, increase in number and causes a reaction of the body,
18. a bacteria that can cause disease to another organism.
20. an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite.

1. a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
2. an infectious agent is transferred through a contaminated inanimate object.
3. a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
5. an infection that is in the bloodstream.
8. the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment.
10. an infection that affects only one body part or organ.
14. the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances.
16. an infection that causes warts in various parts of the body.
17. an antibody with the ability to neutralize a specific toxin.
19. referred to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit.