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- 4. This type of immunity which develops after overcoming a disease, through vaccinations or through exposure to natural allergens, such as pollen
- 5. This is when a disease is said to be able to spread from one person to another person. It’s also known as a communicable disease.
- 8. Small particles of moisture that may be generated when a person coughs or sneezes or when water is converted to a fine mist by an aerator or shower head.
- 11. The process or procedure by which a subject is rendered immune, or resistant toa specific disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.
- 12. A general term that applies the following: 1) hand washing with antimicrobial/nonantimicrobial soap and water or 2) antiseptic handrub (waterless antiseptic product, most often alcohol based, rubbed on all surfaces of hands).
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- 1. Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
- 2. These are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
- 3. A federal agency of the U.S. government that provides facilities and services for the investigation, identification, prevention, and control of disease and is a global leader in public Health.
- 6. This type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
- 7. This means something has pores or opening and can absorb liquids.
- 9. Protection against a disease. It is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.
- 10. These are chemical products that destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.