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What does the medical term septic mean?
It means poisoning of the body by infection (bacteria), as does septicemia and sepsis.
Differentiate between contamination infection and disease What are the possible outcomes in each?
Contamination implies the presence of microorganisms that do not necessarily colonize or reproduce in the host. Infection implies colonization and reproduction of the organisms within the host. Disease only occurs when the infection impairs the health of the host. Ifone gets HIV containing blood onthe skin, they have contamination. If HIV gets into their bloodstream and reproduces, they have infection. They don't have disease until they begin showing signs and symptoms of AIDS. Contamination may but does not alwayslead toinfection, and infection may butdoes not always cause disease.
A sentence for infection?
Everyone in the school contracted viral infection because of water contamination. I have a infection on my arm. I once had a ear infection.
Contamination of the blood?
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Diabetes Blood Test?
Diabetics need to have great hygiene when checking their blood. The area where the blood sample will come from must be wiped with sterile antiseptic wipes, which should be disposed after each use. This reduces the possibility of skin infection and contamination.
What is the most common cause of blood contamination?
Improper skin preparation is the most common cause of contamination when drawing blood cultures.
What are three necessary elements for the spread of infection?
Direct contact, contamination and exchange of fluids.
Why do you check the bacterial contamination in drinking water?
The purpose is to avoid consumers infection.
What is the first line of defence against contamination of an iv product?
The first line of defense against infection or contamination of I.V. products is by hand washing.
What is the medical term meaning contamination of the blood?
Septicemia
What are the abnormal results of a sputum culture?
The presence of bacteria and white blood cells on the Gram stain and the isolation of a microorganism from culture, other than normal flora contamination, is evidence of a lower respiratory tract infection.
To which blood groups can blood group O plus transfer blood to?
If its contamination your talking about.ALL if not only O.
