Across
- 1. the smallest living bodies, too small to see under an ordinary microscope. Viruses invade healthy body cells and multiply within the cell. Eventually the cell walls break down and the virus particles are freed to attack further cells.
- 4. infection bacterial penetration into the skin causing infection.
- 7. requirements the expected standards as required by law, industry codes of practice or written procedures specified by the workplace.
- 11. a problematic symptom that indicates the service may not proceed.
Down
- 2. the total destruction of all microorganisms in metal tools and equipment.
- 3. the transfer of contagious microorganisms.
- 5. allergy if the skin is sensitive to a particular substance, an allergic skin reaction will occur. This is recognized by irritation, swelling and inflammation.
- 6. The methods used to eliminate bacteria when performing treatment procedures from British standards. Glossary of terms relating to disinfectants.
- 8. minute, single-celled organisms of various shapes. Large numbers live on the skin’s surface and are not harmful (they are non-pathogenic); others, however, are harmful (pathogenic) and can cause disease.
- 9. microscopic plants. Fungal diseases of the skin feed off the waste products of the skin. They are found on the skin’s surface or they can attack deeper tissues.
- 10. a chemical agent that destroys most microorganisms.
- 12. a chemical agent that prevents the multiplication of microorganisms. It has limited action and does not kill all microorganisms.
- 13. a condition where animal parasites live off and invade a host.
- 14. an effective method of sterilization, suitable for small metal objects and beauty therapy tools. Water is boiled under increased pressure and reaches temperatures of 121–134°C.