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What does AIDS stand for?
What is an allergy?
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other substances.
What are antiseptics?
Agents formulated for use on the skin.
What are bacilli?
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What does HIV stand for?
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What is a Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS)?
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What is Pediculosis Capitis?
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Study Notes
Infectious Diseases and Microorganisms
- AIDS: A serious condition caused by the HIV virus, weakening the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections.
- Bacteria: One-celled microorganisms can be classified as pathogenic (harmful) or non-pathogenic (harmless).
- Bacilli: Common, rod-shaped bacteria linked to diseases like tetanus, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
- Cocci: Round-shaped bacteria that can appear singularly or in groups, including diplococci which grow in pairs and cause pneumonia.
- Spirilla: Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria associated with diseases like syphilis and Lyme disease.
- Staphylococci: Pus-forming bacteria growing in clusters; known for causing abscesses and boils.
- Streptococci: Pus-forming bacteria in curved chains that can lead to infections such as strep throat.
Types of Infections and Diseases
- Contagious Disease: Easily spread by direct contact with an infected individual.
- Occupational Disease: Illness arising from conditions in the workplace.
- Parasitic Infections: Caused by organisms that rely on their hosts for nutrition, common in salons with exposure to clients.
Immune Response and Health
- Immunity: The body's ability to fend off infections.
- Inflammation: Body's protective response to injury or infection, marked by redness and swelling.
Cleaning and Disinfection
- Sanitation: The process of cleaning to remove visible contaminants.
- Disinfection: Eliminates most microorganisms but does not kill spores. Disinfectants can destroy bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
- Sterilization: Complete eradication of all microbial life, including spores.
- Virucidal: Disinfectants capable of destroying viruses, crucial in maintaining health standards in salons.
Safety and Prevention
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Disease-causing microorganisms from blood or body fluids, necessitating precautions in health settings.
- Universal Precautions: Guidelines to treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious; emphasizes safety in handling materials.
- Exposure Incident: Any contact with potentially infectious materials, requiring immediate attention and reporting.
Chemical Agents
- Antiseptics: Formulated for skin application to prevent infections.
- Disinfectants vs. Antiseptics: Disinfectants destroy microorganisms on surfaces while antiseptics are safer for skin exposure.
- Phenolics: Powerful disinfectants effective against tuberculosis.
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Safe disinfectants commonly used in salons, known as "quats."
- Sodium Hypochlorite: Household bleach effective as a disinfectant in salon environments.
Other Important Terms
- Microorganism: General term for microscopic organisms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic.
- Fungi: Microscopic plant parasites including molds and yeasts; some are useful, while others can be harmful.
- Multi-use vs. Single-use items: Multi-use items can be cleaned and reused, while single-use items are disposable after one use to prevent contamination.
Key Prevention Practices
- Allergy: Reaction to sensitivities that can include chemicals and foods; important to note for client safety.
- Cilia and Flagella: Structures that help certain bacteria move, impacting their ability to spread.
- Mildews: A type of fungus that can affect inanimate objects but not typically human health in salons.
Understanding these concepts is vital for maintaining a safe and healthy salon environment, adhering to industry standards, and providing effective client care.
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Test your understanding of important terms in Milady's Standard Cosmetology Chapter 5. This quiz covers crucial definitions related to skin and health, including concepts like AIDS, allergies, and antiseptics. Perfect for cosmetology students looking to reinforce their knowledge.