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What type of microbe causes influenza?
What type of microbe causes influenza?
Influenza is caused by a virus.
Define the term 'asymptomatic'.
Define the term 'asymptomatic'.
Asymptomatic refers to an individual who shows no symptoms of a disease but may still carry and spread the pathogen.
Identify the type of microorganism responsible for causing pneumonia.
Identify the type of microorganism responsible for causing pneumonia.
Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria or viruses.
What does the term 'vector' refer to in the context of disease transmission?
What does the term 'vector' refer to in the context of disease transmission?
What is the definition of a 'pathogen'?
What is the definition of a 'pathogen'?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in a medical context?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in a medical context?
List the four essential types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
List the four essential types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety protocols?
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety protocols?
What role does ergonomics play in equipment design for medical procedures?
What role does ergonomics play in equipment design for medical procedures?
Identify two examples of biohazardous waste.
Identify two examples of biohazardous waste.
What is a vector in the context of microbiology?
What is a vector in the context of microbiology?
How does a convalescent carrier differ from an asymptomatic individual?
How does a convalescent carrier differ from an asymptomatic individual?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
What defines zoonosis?
What defines zoonosis?
What is asepsis?
What is asepsis?
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Pathogen
Pathogen
A microorganism that causes disease
Microbe
Microbe
A microscopic organism, some can cause diseases
Asymptomatic
Asymptomatic
Without symptoms; can still spread disease
Vector
Vector
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Communicable Disease
Communicable Disease
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Reservoir
Reservoir
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Zoonosis
Zoonosis
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Sterilization
Sterilization
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Asepsis
Asepsis
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PPE
PPE
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Biohazard Waste
Biohazard Waste
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RACE
RACE
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