Ignaz Semmelweis and Microbes on the Skin

Hand Washing was introduced by Ignaz Semmelweis to prevent the spread of ______

Place the wire closest to the handle into the ______ part of the flame

Diphtheroids are Gram positive bacteria, examples include Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Propionibacterium ______

Allow the wire to become ______-hot

Staphylococci include non-pathogenic Staphylococcus epidermidis and potentially pathogenic Staphylococcus ______

The loop or the tip of the needle will be the last to become ______-hot

Yeast and fungi are normal inhabitants of the skin that degrade ______ secretions

Do not wave it around or ______ on it!

Be sure that the open end of the cap does not touch your ______

Biohazardous materials are disposed of by placing used microscope slides into a biohazard sharps container and autoclaving reusable ______

With the agar surface facing upward, hold the open tube at an angle and insert the sterilized wire without touching the tube ______

Bacteria used in the lab are at Biosafety Level (BSL) 1&2, indicating they are low risk of ______ if proper safety precautions are followed