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HintThink about keeping things clean to prevent illness.Memory TipA-septic = no infections
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HintFocuses on decreasing germs, not killing them all.Memory TipClean technique, fewer germs
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HintSurgical procedures need this to prevent infection.Memory TipSterile, kills everything
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HintThink about physically removing dirt.Memory TipRemove dirt, not germs
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HintKilling harmful germs on surfaces.Memory TipKilling harmful germs, not everything
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HintChemicals used to kill germs on surfaces.Memory TipChemicals, inanimate
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HintUsed on living tissue to prevent infection.Memory TipSkin, inhibit germs
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HintComplete elimination of all harmful germsMemory TipKilling everything, no germs left
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HintIntroducing germs into an area.Memory TipIntroducing germs, unclean
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HintPathogens entering and causing illness.Memory TipGerms invade, causes illness
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HintInfections acquired within a hospital or clinic.Memory TipHospital acquired infections
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HintThey can pass on infections to others.Memory TipHidden germs, spreading disease
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HintThe tiny causes of illnesses.Memory TipTiny germs, cause infection
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HintThink "localized" – confined to one area.Memory TipLocalized, not spreading.
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HintThink "system" – impacting the whole body.Memory TipWhole body, widespread.
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HintThink "sharp" – quick onset and resolution.Memory TipShort and sudden.
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HintThink "long-lasting" – persistent over time.Memory TipLong term, persistent.
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HintThink of a chain – break one link to stop the spread.Memory TipInfection pathway, break the chain.
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HintThe "thing" that causes the infection.Memory TipThe germ itself.
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HintWhere the germ lives and growsMemory TipPathogen's home.
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HintHow the germ leaves the body.Memory TipExit route for germs.
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HintThink of coughing or sneezing.Memory TipCough, Sneeze
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HintThink of digestive systemsMemory TipBowel movements, Vomit
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HintThink of open wounds or sores.Memory TipWounds, Sores
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HintThink of blood transfusions or other risky procedures.Memory TipBloodborne pathogens