Infections and Pathogens Quiz

Staphylococcus and streptococcus

MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. It is highly contagious and enters the skin through open wounds.

A pre-existing reason to avoid a particular nail service.

<p>Through cracked, dry skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonpathogenic bacteria protect us from harmful bacteria and some have health-enhancing properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pathogenic bacteria can spread via contaminated tools and dirty hands and fingernails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Streptococcus and Staphylococcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pathogenic bacteria invade the body through breaks in the skin or natural openings like the nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A contraindication is a pre-existing reason to avoid providing nail services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infections can spread through contaminated tools, dirty hands, and fingernails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses require a host to multiply, while bacteria can multiply on their own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses must enter a living cell to multiply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, Measles, Influenza (flu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses are not alive and antibiotics target bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms often appear within 10-14 days of exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses require a living host to survive and multiply.</p> Signup and view all the answers