| A | B |
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| symptoms | Signs of disease or injury |
| agent | In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness. |
| virus | Tiny infectious agents that can only multiply when they are inside a host, the living cells of plants, animals, or bacteria. |
| bacteria | Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host. |
| fungi | Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments. |
| microorganisms | A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus. |
| diagnosis | The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence. |
| experimental design | A way to carefully plan experiments to investigate scientific questions or problems. |
| antibiotic | A medicine that limits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. |
| microbiologist | An expert in microbiology, the study of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. |
| aseptic technique | The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens. |
| agar | Gelatinous substance that provides the proper nutritional environment to promote the growth of microorganisms. |
| personal protective equipment | Specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA). This includes safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory aprons. |
| incubation period | The time between contact and onset of illness. |
| fatigue | Tiredness |
| hemolytic uremic syndrome | Results in destruction of cells involved in clotting, low red blood cell count, and kidney failure. |
| encephalitis | Swelling of the brain |
| conjunctivitis | An illness that causes the eye to become red and sore. |
