Keywords/concepts: Microorganism, bacteria, viruses, fungus, germs, carbon That word means they do not have an organized nucleus Bacteria are small
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Colonization: presence of a microorganism on/in a host, with Use definitions which establish minimum medical devices like central
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Carrier: a person who harbours a microorganism in the absence of signs or Invasive medical device is an object which is used for diagnostic or
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Bloodborne pathogens: Disease-producing microorganisms spread by contact with blood or other body fluids from an infected person Examples include hepatitis B
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Bacteriostatic- term used to describe a substance that stops the growth of bacteria (such as an antibiotic) Bacterium- a tiny, single-celled microorganism,
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microorganisms Antimicrobial Resistant Organism A microorganism that has developed resistance to the action of several antimicrobial agents and that is of
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You will need to become familiar with these policies E The scientific term for germs is microorganisms Microorganisms are: 1 too small to be seen 2
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Term Definition Disinfection The inactivation of disease-producing microorganisms Disinfection does not destroy bacterial spores Medical
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Bioterrorism—The intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, Clinical services/medical services/personal medical services—Care
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