Dental Vocab Infection and Disease Prevention

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Immunity developed during a person's lifetime.

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acquired immunity

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Short-duration, often severe infection.

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acute infection

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Extreme hypersensitivity to a substance leading to shock and respiratory collapse.

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anaphylaxis

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Artificially acquired immunity

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Immunity from vaccination

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Blood-borne disease

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disease caused by microorganisms.

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Chain of infection

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Conditions that must be present for infection to occur.

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Chronic infection

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An infection of long duration.

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Condition caused by an infection spreadable through contact with bodily fluids.

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communicable disease

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Contaminated waste

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Items like gloves and patient napkins that may contain infectious body fluids.

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Touching a patient's blood or saliva.

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direct contact