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Introduction to Healthcare

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The science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

microbiology

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Microorganisms that cause disease.

pathogens

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Microorganisms that do not cause disease.

non-pathogens

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Single-celled organisms with NO nucleus (the DNA is found in the cytoplasm) fall into this category.

prokaryote

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Complex and larger organisms that contain a nucleus and organelles fall into this category.

eukaryote

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Single-celled organisms which are classified according to their shape and arrangement.

bacteria

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Streptococcus (strep throat) is caused by this type of pathogen.

bacteria

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MRSA, VRE, MDR-TB are ___________________ bacteria.

antibiotic resistant

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Plant-like organisms such as yeast or mold.

fungi

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Ringworm is caused by this type of pathogen.

fungi

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Tiny animal-like organisms found in contaminated water.

protozoa

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Malaria is caused by this type of pathogen.

protozoa

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The type of bacteria which often infects humans via the animal the it inhabits, such as fleas, lice, and ticks.

rickettsiae

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Rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by this type of pathogen.

rickettsiae

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The smallest of all microorganisms.

virus

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Herpes, Hepatitis B, and AIDS are caused by this type of pathogen.

virus

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