infection control Flashcards
(23 cards)
pathogenic microorganisms (6)
bacteria
viruses
rickettsia
protozoa
fungi
helminths
what is the primary function of mRNA
translation
transcription if the movement from
DNA to RNA
what is a protective protein surrounding a virus
capsid
viruses can only be seen by
transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
herpes incubation period
2-10 days
varicella-zoster incubation period
10-21 days
epstein-barr virus incubation period
4-6 weeks
cytomegalovirus incubation period
3-12 weeks postpartum
2-4 weeks after transfusion of transplant
human papilloma virus incubation period
2-3months
HIV infection incubation period
to detectable antibodies : <1month
to disease diagnosis : <1-8 years or more
you have to have hepatitis B to get hepatitis D
hepatitis E and A
an amoeba belongs to which kingdom?
protozoa
OHCW who have weeping lesions or dermatitis should not provide care until condition resolves *
pts with latex allergies may also include allergies to
banana’s, kiwis, chestnuts, or avocados
municipal water is ____CFU/ml
0-500 CFU/mL
intermediate level disinfectant inactivates what?
M.tuberculosis
example of chlorine-based compounds
bleach
glutaraldehydes eg
metricide
common intermediate level disinfectants must kill
must kill the TB organism***
what is used as a biological marker
bacillus steraothermophilus
what is used as a biological marker
steraothermophilus
