Contagious means - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

communicable disease- infection often caused by direct transmission (from one person or animal to another by body fluid contact), via indirect transmission (to a person by contact with contaminated objects), or by vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, other insects) For a communicable disease to occur three factors need to be in place: 1) an infectious agent or pathogen 2) an effective means of transmission 3) presence of susceptible host Incubation period- interval between initial infection and fi...

Microbiology 2460 UTA Chapter 15 with Verified Solutions Disease condition where normal structure and/or function are damaged or impaired Infection invasion of pathogen or parasite that lead to disease evidence for infection come from: signs and symptoms signs things that can be directly measured by clinician symptoms things felt by the patient that cannot be clinically measured Syndrome groups of signs & symptoms that help direct towards diagnosis/indicate a particular dis...

Handwashing - Answer-The single most effective way to stop the spread of infection Medical Asepsis - Answer-Reducing the number of organisms in an environment (ex. cleaning the tub with disinfectant before giving a patient a bath) Sterilization - Answer-Breaks the chain of infection at its various links of reservoir and the portal exit (removes all organisms) Standard Precautions are? - Answer-The principle of infection control that considers every client's blood and body fluid infecti...

NYS Waxing License Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed A chronic inflammation with itching is? Eczema A component of the oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-inflammatory properties? Azulene A permanent means of hair removal is? Electrology A person licensed in another state or country, may practice in New York for? Up to 3 Months A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? A Callus Acquired immunity is? Immunity you get from having had the disease A...

What happens when a virus infects a cell? a. A virus will only harm the cell it infects b. A virus can alter the cell's function if it does not kill it. c. A virus always kills the cell it infects. d. A virus will reproduce on its own after infecting a cell. correct answers b What is the term for a biological or physical means of transmission? a. microbe b. lymphocyte c. agent d. vector correct answers d During which stage of the infection process is an individual highly contagi...

Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - Answer-UV-C Contagious means: - Answer-capable of transmitting infection Hepatitis B is caused by: - Answer-a virus Microbiology is: - Answer-the scientific study of microorganisms An infection is: - Answer-the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism Sanitation is: - Answer-the process of making hygienic conditions A disinfectant is: - Answer-a chemical that helps to kill disease producing micr...

NY State Waxing License Latest Update Graded A+ 2 layers of the dermis papillary and reticular 3 layers of the hair shaft are the Cuticle, cortex and medulla 3 stages of hair growth Anagen, catagen, and telogen A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease Pathogen A chronic inflammation of the skin characterized by itching and which can have moist or dry lesions Eczema A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean imp...

communicable disease- - infection often caused by direct transmission (from one person or animal to another by body fluid contact), via indirect transmission (to a person by contact with contaminated objects), or by vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, other insects) For a communicable disease to occur three factors need to be in place: - 1) an infectious agent or pathogen 2) an effective means of transmission 3) presence of susceptible host Incubation period- - interval between initial infection ...

communicable disease- - infection often caused by direct transmission (from one person or animal to another by body fluid contact), via indirect transmission (to a person by contact with contaminated objects), or by vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, other insects) For a communicable disease to occur three factors need to be in place: - 1) an infectious agent or pathogen 2) an effective means of transmission 3) presence of susceptible host Incubation period- - interval between initial infection ...

Common Means of Pathogen Transmission - Excretion and Secretions Personal Contact Equipment and Supplies Components of the Infection Cycle - Infectious Agent Reservoir Portal of Exit Means of Transmission Portal of Entry Susceptible Host Convalescent Period - -Recovery from the infection -varies depending on type and severity of infection -temporary or permanent change to person ex: heart damage after Rheumatic fever Details about Gloves - -should only be worn once -wear when care ...