test 39- infectious diseases: word building 2 Flashcards

1
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• the …. of equipment is necessary to kill spores.

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sterilization

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2
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• safe practice includes the safe …. of waste.

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disposal

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3
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• hands must be carefully washed after …. with body fluids.

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contamination

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4
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• a patient with a highly infectious disease may have to be cared for in ….

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isolation

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5
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• some disease organisms may trigger an inflammatory …. in the body.

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response

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6
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• the …. of influenza depends on the strain of virus causing it.

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severity

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7
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• in the case of mumps, the period of …. is very long.

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incubation

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8
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• in most european countries, …. against many childhood diseases is available.

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vaccination

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9
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• a long …. is often required after glandular fever.

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convalescence

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10
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• many viral diseases are known to cause …. of the tonsils.

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inflammation

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11
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• a programme of …. has made diphtheria a very rare disease in britain.

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immunization

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12
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• tetanus is an …. by the clostridium tetani bacillus.

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infection

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13
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• typhoid fever is spread by …. of food or drink contaminated by bacillus from infected faeces.

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ingestion

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14
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• if plaque is not removed from teeth is may lead to the …. of the enamel.

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distruction

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