Across
- 3. inanimate object such as a rusty nail, bedding, or surgical instrument
- 4. This is the most common mode of transmission of disease-causing organisms
- 7. microorganisms that can be present in human blood and body fluids that are capable of producing disease
- 8. living thing that causes disease
- 9. infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting
- 11. our body defense mechanism
- 12. refers to disease-causing organisms
Down
- 1. a minute living thing that is too small to be seen with the human eye
- 2. toxin or foreign substance that induces an immune response.
- 5. inflammation of the colon
- 6. Single most effective way to prevent infections in the healthcare enviroment
- 10. refers to resistance to infections developed during the life of an individual