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- 1. A place where a pathogen lives and multiplies (e.g., human, animal, environment).
- 4. An individual who lacks effective resistance to a particular pathogen.
- 8. The way a pathogen moves from one host to another.
- 9. The primary measure for preventing the spread of infection, including washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based rub.
- 12. PPE worn over the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation or spread of airborne particles.
- 13. The process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores, on a surface or in a substance.
- 14. An agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth.
- 16. An infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility; also known as HAI.
- 18. Medical instruments that can cut or puncture, requiring careful disposal.
- 22. A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
- 26. A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- 29. The ability of an organism to resist infection.
- 31. The process of destroying most pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects.
- 32. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- 33. Completely free of all living microorganisms and their spores.
- 34. An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- 36. Measures taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, separating infected individuals.
- 37. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread by very small particles suspended in the air.
- 40. The sequence of conditions that allow for a disease to spread.
- 41. A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- 42. Personal protective equipment worn on the hands to prevent contamination.
- 44. Basic infection control practices applied to all patients in any healthcare setting.
- 46. Goggles or a face shield worn to protect the eyes from splashes or sprays.
- 47. The action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something.
- 48. Contaminated materials that must be disposed of safely.
- 49. The process by which an infectious agent is spread from one source to another.
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- 2. A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- 3. Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
- 5. The ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of health data.
- 6. Carrying or containing harmful microorganisms.
- 7. An abnormally high body temperature, typically accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.
- 10. The act of cleansing hands with soap and water.
- 11. A biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms.
- 15. A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
- 17. Single-celled microorganisms that can cause infection.
- 19. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread through respiratory droplets.
- 20. The way a pathogen leaves its reservoir.
- 21. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread by direct or indirect touch.
- 23. A protective barrier worn over clothing to prevent contamination.
- 24. A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease.
- 25. The process of making something clean and healthy.
- 27. A group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts and molds, some causing infection.
- 28. An infectious agent that can only multiply inside the living cells of other organisms.
- 30. An injury caused by a hypodermic needle.
- 35. The act of administering a vaccine to produce immunity.
- 38. The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations.
- 39. A substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
- 43. The way a pathogen enters a new host.
- 45. The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.