acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Abbreviated AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body's immune system. Aids is caused by the humbn immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Allergy
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances
Antiseptics
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the food and Dtug administration (FDA)
Asymptomatic
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli
Short rod-spaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus( lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria
Bacteria (singular)
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmfull; some are harmless
Bactericidal
Capable of destroying bacteria
Binary Fission
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
Bioburden
The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or objected before decontamination or sterilization
bloodborne pathogens
Disease-causing microorganism carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
Chelating Soaps
Also known as chelating detergents; detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
Clean (cleaning)
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many diseases-causing germs. Also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. Cleaning is what cosmetologists are required
Cocci
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singley (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 (pinkeye). viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections
Contamination
The presence, or the reasonable 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
Decontamination
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
Diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic test. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
Direct Transmission
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, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function
Disinfectants
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces
Disinfection
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on environmental surfaces
efficacy
The ability to produce an effect
Exposure Incident
Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee's duties.
Fiagella
Slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about). May also be referred to as cillia.
Fungi (plural)
Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm
Fungicidal
Capable of destroying fungi.
Hepatitis
a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
Hospital Disinfectants
Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
HIV Virus that causes Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
human papilloma virus
Abbreviated HPV and also known as planter warts; a virus that can infect the bottom of the foot and resembles small black dots, usually in clusters groups
Immunity
The ability of the body to destroy and resisit infection. Immunity against disease can be either natural or acquired and is a sign of good health
Indirect Transmission
transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an environmental surface.
Infectious
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
Infectious Control
Are the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms
Infectious Disease
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may or may not be spread from one person to another
Inflammation
A condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat pain, and swelling.
Local Infection
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
Material Safety Data Sheet
Abbreviated MSDS; information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including he names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Abbreviated MRSA; a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics
Microorganism
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
Mildew
A type of ungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate object, but does not cause human infections in the salon
Motility
Self-movement
Mutiuse
also know as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected and used on more that one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
Natural Immunity
Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
Nonpathogenic
Harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they don not cause disease or harm
Nonporous
An item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
Occupational Disease
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
Parasites
Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (the host) while contributing nothing to the survival of the organism. Parasites must have a host to survive
Pathogenic
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when the invade the body
Pathogenic Disease
Disease produced by organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Phenolic Disinfectants
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes
Porous
Made or constructed of a material that has pores or openings. Porous items are absorbent
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
AKA quarts; disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon
Sanitation
AKA sanitizing; a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
Scabies
contagious skin disease caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin
Single-use
AKA Disposable; items that cannot be used more that once
Sodium Hypochiorite
Common household bleach; an effective disinfect for the salon
Spirilla
spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that can cause diseases such as syphilis and lyme disease.
Staphylococci
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes, can cause abscesses, pustules and boils
Sterilization
Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
Streptococci
pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning
Systemic Disease
Disease 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.
Tinea Barbae
Also known as barber's itch; a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp.
Tinea Capitis
fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots at the opening of hair follicles
Tinea Pedis
athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot), which is caused by a fungus
Toxins
Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
Tuberculocidal Disinfectants
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis
Bacterial infection in the lungs that is spread by airborne droplets with coughing, sneezing, speaking & singing (respiratory system)
Universal Precautions
A set of guidelines published by OSHA that requires the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens.
Virucidal
capable of destroying viruses
Virus
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the hots cell's reproductive functions