10 Questions
What are the causes of infectious diseases?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and occasionally prions
How can infectious diseases be transmitted to humans?
Through other people, bug bites, and contaminated food, water or soil
What are microorganisms that cause disease called?
Pathogens
What are infectious diseases also known as?
Communicable diseases
What are the organisms that can cause infectious diseases?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
What is the process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects?
Disinfection
What describes the process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life?
Sterilization
Which of the following is a principal sterilizing agent used in health-care facilities?
Steam under pressure
What is the removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces, usually accomplished manually or mechanically using water with detergents or enzymatic products?
Cleaning
Which method is usually used for disinfecting objects in health-care settings?
Wet pasteurization
Study Notes
Causes and Transmission of Infectious Diseases
- Infectious diseases can be caused by various microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- These diseases can be transmitted to humans through different routes, such as airborne transmission, vector-borne transmission, and contaminated food and water.
Microorganisms and Disease
- Microorganisms that cause disease are called pathogens.
- Infectious diseases are also known as communicable diseases.
Organisms that Cause Disease
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are examples of organisms that can cause infectious diseases.
Sterilization and Disinfection
- The process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects is called disinfection.
- The process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life is called sterilization.
- Ethylene oxide is a principal sterilizing agent used in health-care facilities.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
- The removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces, usually accomplished manually or mechanically using water with detergents or enzymatic products, is called cleaning.
- Chemical disinfection is usually used for disinfecting objects in health-care settings.
Test your knowledge of infectious diseases and the role of Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) with this quiz. Explore the definition of infectious diseases and the various organisms that can cause them. Gain insights into the importance of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings.
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