HIV
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV) | Patients die of diseases that occur from immune deficiencies resulting from exposure to HIV virus. |
| Wasting diseases | rapid loss of body weight and body nutrition. |
| Transmission of Virus | blood and blood products, semen and vaginal secretions from infected mother to her infant in utero or during delivery |
| Suppresses | the immune system which eventually leaves the body open to many infections. |
| Tuberculosis (TB) | caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB is not highly contagious. Detection is done through skin test and chest x-ray. |
| Transmission of TB | usually involves repeated inhalation of contaminated droplets; it then multiplies within the infected person. Can also be contracted by handling infected tissue. |
| Sterilization | process by which all forms of microorganisms are destroyed, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and spores. |
| Disinfection | process by which it destroys virtually all recognized pathogenic microorganisms, but not necessarily all microbial forms. |
| Sanitization | process of cleaning furnishings that are not directly associated with dental treatment. |
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