Chapter 5 Milady Infection Control
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
A disease that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human Immunodeficiency
virus (HIV).
acquired immunity
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, dandr, and ragweed.
allergy
Reaction due to extreme sensitively to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
antisepeptics
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
bacilli
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are most common bacteria and produce disease such
as teatnus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
bacteria
One-celled microorganisms tht have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are
harmless.
bacterial spores
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh
enviorments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
bactericidal
Capable of destroying bacteria.
binary fission
The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter cells.
biofilms
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
blood borne pathogens
, Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by bllod or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
chelating soaps
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure
products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
clean (cleaning)
A mechanical process (scrubbing) usins 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
disnifection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disnfecting.
cocci
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are
staphylococci, Streptococci, and Diplococci .
contagious disease
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 (pink eye), viral
infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.
contamination
The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence, of bllodd or other potentially infectious materials
on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
decontamination
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.
diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease from its sysmptoms and or/ diagnostic tests. Federal
regualtions prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
direct transission
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing,
sneezing, and talking.
disease
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which make the body
incapable of carrying on normal function.
disinfectants
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
A disease that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human Immunodeficiency
virus (HIV).
acquired immunity
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, dandr, and ragweed.
allergy
Reaction due to extreme sensitively to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
antisepeptics
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
bacilli
Singular: bacillus. Short, rod-shaped bacteria. They are most common bacteria and produce disease such
as teatnus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
bacteria
One-celled microorganisms tht have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are
harmless.
bacterial spores
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh
enviorments, and shed the coating when conditions become more favorable.
bactericidal
Capable of destroying bacteria.
binary fission
The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter cells.
biofilms
Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces.
blood borne pathogens
, Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by bllod or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
chelating soaps
Also known as chelating detergents; they break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure
products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
clean (cleaning)
A mechanical process (scrubbing) usins 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
disnifection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required to do before disnfecting.
cocci
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are
staphylococci, Streptococci, and Diplococci .
contagious disease
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 (pink eye), viral
infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.
contamination
The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence, of bllodd or other potentially infectious materials
on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
decontamination
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.
diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease from its sysmptoms and or/ diagnostic tests. Federal
regualtions prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
direct transission
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing,
sneezing, and talking.
disease
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, which make the body
incapable of carrying on normal function.
disinfectants
