Across
- 3. Can cause disease and an example is Bacteria.
- 7. Bacterial infection leading to diarrhea, dehydration, and possible colon damage.
- 8. Is a mainly non-sterile technique ensuring that you are properly handwashing, using clean gloves and hand rubs when appropriate, and having a clean environment and materials.
Down
- 1. Something that can carry or spread an infection.
- 2. An infection or disease that patients can acquire while being cared for.
- 4. This is a procedure done by healthcare providers to strictly prevent and reduce the spread of infection; for example, wearing sterile PPE and having proper hand hygiene is helpful.
- 5. An infection that comes directly from a hospital after someone receives care.
- 6. Materials that are potentially exposed to antigens.