airborne precautions

Medical term Infection Control and Safety

A fit-tested N95 or higher respirator and an airborne infection isolation room for diseases such as tuberculosis, measles and chickenpox.

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FITFecal immunochemical test: a stool test that detects hidden human blood.
infectionInvasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, causing disease.
active immunityImmunity produced by a person's own immune system after infection or vaccination.
airborne transmissionSpread of pathogens in tiny particles or droplet nuclei that stay suspended in the air.
antibodyA protein made by the immune system that targets a specific antigen; also called an immunoglobulin.
antigenA substance the immune system recognizes as foreign, which can trigger antibody production.
bloodborne pathogensMicroorganisms in human blood that can cause disease, such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus and…
chain of infectionThe six linked steps needed for an infection to spread: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of…
contact precautionsGown and gloves for patients with infections spread by touch, such as MRSA or C. difficile.
decontaminationRemoving or destroying bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item so it is safe to handle, use or discard.