Infection Control

Cause infection and disease

Requires oxygen to live

Does not require oxygen to live

Often considered the cause of disease. Some are beneficial and they produce antibiotics. Some can develop resistance to antibiotics.

One celled, animal-like organism

Organisms that usually enjoy a symbiotic, but sometimes parasitic relationship with their host. Examples include ringworm, foot fungus, and yeast infection.

Rod-shaped, parasitic bacteria that live in the tissues of ticks, fleas, and lice.

Small infectious agents that produce immune responses in humans. Treated with antiviral drugs(not antibiotics).

Parasitic worm-like organisms that disrupt nutrient absorption.

Invasion of the body by microorganisms. Invading microorganisms interferes with normal function.

When only a specific portion of the body is infected. Pain, redness, heat/warmth at the site, swelling/edema, pus/foul smelling drainage.

Affects the entire body. Fever, aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.