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| acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
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| Abbreviated AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body's immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). |
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| Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations), or though exposure to natural allergens, such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed. |
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| Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances. |
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| Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). |
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| Showing no symptoms or signs of infection. |
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| Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. |
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| One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless. |
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| Capable of destroying bacteria. |
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| The division of bacteria cells into two cells called daughter cells. |
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| The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization. |
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| Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body or blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV |
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| Also known as chelating detergents; detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks. |
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| A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and so many disease-causing germs. Cleaning also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologist are required to do before disinfecting. |
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| Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci. |
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| Also known as communicable disease; disease that spread from one person to another person. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pink eye), viral infection and natural nail or toe and foot infections. |
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| 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. |
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| The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin. |
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| Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic test. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis. |
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| Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia |
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| Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching |
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| an abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal funchtion |
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| chemical products that destroy all bacteria fungi and viruses |
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| a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on environmental surfaces |
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| The ability to produce an effect. |
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| Contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body, fluide or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties. |
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| Slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomation (moving about). May also be referred to as cilia. |
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| Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm. |
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| Capable of destroying fungi. |
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| A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver. |
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| Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluid. |
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| human immunodeficiency virus |
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| Abbreviated HIV; virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). |
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| Abbreviated HPV and also known as plantar warts; a virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups. |
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| 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. |
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| Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface. |
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