Microbiology
Antiseptics
Solutions that are applied directly to the skin and prevent or slow the growth of pathogens.
Disinfection
A process that uses strong chemicals such as bleach solution and zephirin to kill pathogens. These chemicals are used mainly on objects and not on the skin.
Bacteria
single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Rickettsiae
parasites that must live inside the cells of other living organisms. They are transmitted by the animal the parasites inhabits, such as fleas, lice, and ticks.
Viruses
the smallest of all the microorganisms. They can grow and reproduce only inside other living cells, and are difficult to destroy
Hepatitis B
Virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids that causes serious liver disease, there is a vaccine available and employers must provide the vaccine to employees
Hepatitis C
Virus that causes liver disease that is spread through blood and body fluids, there is no immunization for this virus
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
this virus suppresses the immune system, individuals can not fight off many cancers and infections that would not affect a health person. There is no immunization.