| A | B |
|---|
| Bacteria | 1 celled plant that can cause disease |
| virus | smallest microbe, grows in other cells and causes disease |
| contagious | can spread to others |
| standard precautions | mask, gown, and gloves |
| immunization | shot to stay healthy from certain pathogens |
| immunity | capable of not being ill from certain pathogens |
| sterilize | to clean so it kills all organisms |
| nosocomial infections | new infection spread by workers at health care facility |
| pathogen | cause disease |
| antiseptic | solution to stop pathogen, put on skin |
| disinfection | strong chemical to kill pathogens |
| contaminated | no longer clean or sterile |
| asepsis | conditon free of germs |
| droplet | small drops of liquid that can carry disease like a sneeze |
| exposure | contact with and infected person or agent |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control |
| sharps | metal objects that can cut or puncture the skin |
| decontamination | use of physical or chemical means to destroy harmful pathogens |
