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Introduction to Infection Control

Introduction to Infection Control. Chapter 13. Infection Control Terms. Microorganism. Pathogen Nonpathogen Probiotics= Treat IBS Efficient digestion Protect against pathogens. Types of Pathogens. Exogenous Infection / Disease that originate outside the body

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Introduction to Infection Control

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  1. Introduction to Infection Control Chapter 13

  2. Infection Control Terms • Microorganism

  3. Pathogen • Nonpathogen • Probiotics= • Treat IBS • Efficient digestion • Protect against pathogens

  4. Types of Pathogens • Exogenous • Infection / Disease that originate outside the body • Ex. = Pathogens that invade the body • Endogenous • Infection / Disease that originate within the body • Ex. = Cancer, Metabolic disorders

  5. Nosocomial • Infections acquired in a hospital /long term care facility • Transmitted from healthcare worker to patient • Prevention = Handwashing & PPEs

  6. Opportunistic • Infections that occur when the body’s immune system is weak • Ex. = HIV pt., Cancer pt.

  7. Bacteria • Multiply rapidly / Classified by shape • Antibiotics used • Cocci (round shape) • Streptococcus / Staphylococci • Most common • Bacilli (rod shape) {Able to form spore} • Difficult to kill • TB, Pertussis, Tetanus • Spirilla (spiral shape) • Syphilis / Cholera

  8. Protozoa • Found in decayed material / contaminated water • Contain flagella (tail like) to move freely • Cause Malaria, Dysentery, African sleeping sickness

  9. Fungi • Plant like organisms that lives in the environment • Contains spores • Tinea (Ringworm) • Athlete’s foot • Candida

  10. Virus • Smallest pathogen (hardest to kill) • Cannot reproduce unless they are inside another living cell • Resistant to disinfectants • Common cold, chicken pox, flu, Hepatitis, HIV

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