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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
acquired immunity?
A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Allergy?
A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Antiseptics?
A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Asymptomatic
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Antiseptics?
A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Bacilli
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Bacteria
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Bacterial spores
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Bactericidal
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Binary fission
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Biofilms
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Bloodborne pathogens
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Chelating soaps
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Clean (cleaning)
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interfere with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disinfecting.
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci.
Cocci
Contagious disease
Contamination
Decontamination
Diagnosis
Also known as communicable disease; disease that is spread from one person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.
Cocci
Contagious disease
Contamination
Decontamination
Diagnosis
The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
Cocci
Contagious disease
Contamination
Decontamination
Diagnosis
The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item’s surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
Cocci
Contagious disease
Contamination
Decontamination
Diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
Cocci
Contagious disease
Contamination
Decontamination
Diagnosis
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Diplococci
Direct transmission
Disease
Disinfectants
Disinfection
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Diplococci
Direct transmission
Disease
Disinfectants
Disinfection
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
Diplococci
Direct transmission
Disease
Disinfectants
Disinfection
Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
Diplococci
Direct transmission
Disease
Disinfectants
Disinfection
A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces. The pathogens of concern in the cosmetology industry are effectively destroyed by the disinfection process, which is required in all states.
Diplococci
Direct transmission
Disease
Disinfectants
Disinfection
The ability to produce an effect.
Efficacy
Exposure incident
Flagella
Fungi
Fungicidal
Contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of an employee’s duties.
Efficacy
Exposure incident
Flagella
Fungi
Fungicidal
Slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about). May also be referred to as cilia.
Efficacy
Exposure incident
Flagella
Fungi
Fungicidal
Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Efficacy
Exposure incident
Flagella
Fungi
Fungicidal
Capable of destroying fungi.
Efficacy
Exposure incident
Flagella
Fungi
Fungicidal
A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
Hepatitis
Hospital disinfectants
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Immunity
Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids.
Hepatitis
Hospital disinfectants
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Immunity
Abbreviated HIV; virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Hepatitis
Hospital disinfectants
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Immunity
Abbreviated HPV; a virus that causes warts in humans, but is also the cause of cervical cancer in women. When the virus infects the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups, it is also called plantar warts.
Hepatitis
Hospital disinfectants
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Immunity
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. Immunity against disease can be either natural or acquired, and is a sign of good health.
Hepatitis
Hospital disinfectants
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Immunity
Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Indirect Transmission
Infection
Infection Control
Infectious
Infectious Disease
The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Indirect Transmission
Infection
Infection Control
Infectious
Infectious Disease
Are the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.
Indirect Transmission
Infection
Infection Control
Infectious
Infectious Disease
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Indirect Transmission
Infection
Infection Control
Infectious
Infectious Disease
Disease caused by pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may be spread from one person to another person.
Indirect Transmission
Infection
Infection Control
Infectious
Infectious Disease
A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
Inflammation
Local infection
Material Safety Data Sheet
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
Inflammation
Local infection
Material Safety Data Sheet
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Abbreviated MSDS; replaced by Safety Data Sheet; information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings.
Inflammation
Local infection
Material Safety Data Sheet
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Abbreviated MRSA; a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic.
Inflammation
Local infection
Material Safety Data Sheet
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Microorganism
Mildew
Motility
Multi-use Items
A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.
Microorganism
Mildew
Motility
Multi-use Items
Self-movement.
Microorganism
Mildew
Motility
Multi-use Items
Also known as reusable items; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid.
Microorganism
Mildew
Motility
Multi-use Items
A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers.
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
Natural Immunity
Nonpathogenic
Nonporous
Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
Natural Immunity
Nonpathogenic
Nonporous
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm.
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
Natural Immunity
Nonpathogenic
Nonporous
An item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids.
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
Natural Immunity
Nonpathogenic
Nonporous
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
Occupational disease
parasites
parasitic disease
pathogenic
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (referred to as the host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive.
Occupational disease
parasites
parasitic disease
pathogenic
Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Occupational disease
parasites
parasitic disease
pathogenic
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
Occupational disease
parasites
parasitic disease
pathogenic
Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Pathogenic disease
Phenolic disinfectants
Porous
Pus
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
Pathogenic disease
Phenolic disinfectants
Porous
Pus
Made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings. Porous items are absorbent.
Pathogenic disease
Phenolic disinfectants
Porous
Pus
A fluid created by infection.
Pathogenic disease
Phenolic disinfectants
Porous
Pus
Commonly known as “quats”; are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for disinfection on nonporous surfaces. They are appropriate for use in non-critical (non-invasive) environments and are effective against most pathogens of concern in the salon environment.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Safety Data Sheet
Sanitizing
Scabies
Abbreviated SDS; required by law for all products sold. SDSs include safety information about products compiled by the manufacturer, including hazardous ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, proper disposal guidelines, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and more.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Safety Data Sheet
Sanitizing
Scabies
A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Safety Data Sheet
Sanitizing
Scabies
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, which burrows under the skin.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Safety Data Sheet
Sanitizing
Scabies
Also known as disposable items; items that cannot be used more than once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed—such as pumice stones used for pedicures—or they are damaged or contaminated by cleaning and disinfecting.
Single-use items
Sodium Hypocholorite
Spirilla
Standard Precautions
Common household bleach; an effective disinfectant for the salon.
Single-use items
Sodium Hypocholorite
Spirilla
Standard Precautions
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.
Single-use items
Sodium Hypocholorite
Spirilla
Standard Precautions
Abbreviated SP; precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact with a client’s blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes is likely. Workers must assume that all blood and body fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk.
Single-use items
Sodium Hypocholorite
Spirilla
Standard Precautions
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Staphylococci
Sterilization
Streptococci
Systemic Infection
The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Staphylococci
Sterilization
Streptococci
Systemic Infection
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Staphylococci
Sterilization
Streptococci
Systemic Infection
Infection that affects the body as a whole, often due to under-functioning or over-functioning of internal glands or organs. This disease is carried through the blood stream or the lymphatic system.
Staphylococci
Sterilization
Streptococci
Systemic Infection
A superficial fungal infection caused by a variety of dermatophytes that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp. A person with this condition may have deep, inflamed or non-inflamed patches of skin on the face or the nape of the neck.
Tinea Barbae
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Pedis
Toxins
Turberculocidal Disinfectants
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles.
Tinea Barbae
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Pedis
Toxins
Turberculocidal Disinfectants
A ringworm fungus of the foot.
Tinea Barbae
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Pedis
Toxins
Turberculocidal Disinfectants
Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses)
Tinea Barbae
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Pedis
Toxins
Turberculocidal Disinfectants
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Tinea Barbae
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Pedis
Toxins
Turberculocidal Disinfectants
A disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing.
Tuberculosis
Virucidal
Virus
Parasites
Capable of destroying viruses.
Tuberculosis
Virucidal
Virus
Parasites
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms.
Tuberculosis
Virucidal
Virus
Parasites
