Microbiology Review: Esthetician and
Cosmetology, Pivot Point / Milady
Approved Curriculum (NIC States)
Microbiology - ANSWER✔✔ This covers the study of Bacteria, Growth of
Bacteria, Viruses, External Parasites, Infection, Immunity
Infection Control - ANSWER✔✔ This covers: Sanitation, Disinfection,
Sterilization and Equipment in these areas/levels.
Bacteria - ANSWER✔✔ Also known as germs or microcrobes, one-celled micro-
organisms
Staphylococci - ANSWER✔✔ Pus forming bacterial cells that form grape like
bunches/clusters; present in boils, abscesses and pustules
Streptococci - ANSWER✔✔ Pus forming bacterial cells which form long circular
chains; cause septicemia (blood poisening), strep throat, rheumatic fever and other
serious infections
Diplococci - ANSWER✔✔ Bacterial cells that grow in pairs; causes certain
infections including pneumonia
Bacilli - ANSWER✔✔ Most common forming bacterial cells; Bar/rod shaped cells
that can produce a variety of diseases including tentanus, bacterial influenza,
typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria
Spirilla - ANSWER✔✔ Spiral/cork-screw shaped bacterial cells that cause highly
contagious diseases such as syphilis and cholera
Growth of Bacteria - ANSWER✔✔ Thrives in Dark, Damp, Dirty areas where a
food source is available
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