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Ch 20 Quizlet

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Define Normal Flora
Harmless microorganisms that normally reside in many parts of the body but do not cause disease
Understand Natural Defense Mechanisms of the Body
Inflammation, phagocytosis by white blood cells and the production of antibodies which work to destroy the pathogen and remove it from the body
Define Contagious Disease
The pathogen that causes the disease to be spread from one person to another directly or indirectly
Define droplet infection
An infection that is indirectly transmitted by tiny contaminated droplets of moisture expelled from the upper respiratory tract of an infected individual.
Know examples of infectious diseases caused by viruses
Influenza, chickenpox, rubeola, mumps, Poliomyelitis, Smallpox
Know purpose of transport media
prevents drying of the specimen and preserves it in its original state until it reaches its destination
Understand how influenza is transmitted
droplet infection from the respiratory tract of an infected individual when they cough, sneeze, or talk
Understand how influenza is diagnosed (most common ways)
Rapid infdiagnostic tests (RIDTs)
Define strep throat
bacterial infection of the back of the throat and tonsils
Know how to prevent transmission of influenza
Good hand hygiene, cover mouth and nose, avoid close contact with infected individuals
Know purpose of sensitivity testing
to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection
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