REVISION COMMON TYPES OF MICROBES 1 BACTERIA Difference between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Shapes of bacteria and examples What shapes have you learnt? GRAM STAIN: The process! You should work on your lab notes. LECTURE 2 GRAM STAIN Developed by a Danish called Christian Gram in 1884 Stain a heat-fixed smear with a dye like crystal violet and fix with Iodine Then wash with ethanol or acetone Finally counterstain with a dye of different colour such as safranin (what is its colour
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is the scientific method? Hypothesis – deductive approach to test validity – theory- law. 9 What is Aseptic Technique and who established it? Joseph Lister. Reducing microbes in a medical setting by disinfecting hands and air with strong antiseptic chemicals such as phenol prior to surgery. 10 Who discovered the germ theory of Disease and define it? Louis Pastuer and Robert Koch. Human diseases could arise from infection. 11 Know your microbiology historic people. Pasteur - Pasteurization
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1. Define the following words Antiseptics- is a substance‚ which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms Asepsis- is the absence of infectious agents that may produce disease Autoclave- An appliance used to sterilize medical instruments or other objects with steam under pressure. Bacteria- are tiny‚ one-celled forms of life that cause many diseases and infections. Bactericidal- An agent that destroys bacteria Bacteriostatic- Preventing bacteria from growing and multiplying but
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good hand washing technique‚ use of alcohol gels and antiseptics‚ use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required‚ general cleanliness of personnel‚ environmental‚ and equipment‚ safe practice and following of correct procedures. Occupational health must vaccinate all members of staff. Generally
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5 Questions About Having A Furrowed Tongue Do you have fissures or deep cracks on your tongue’s surface? This is known as a furrowed tongue‚ or also referred to as a scrotal tongue or fissured tongue. These are 5 questions you may have about this problem. What Are Signs of Having a Furrowed Tongue? When you have a furrowed tongue‚ you’ll notice that there are many deep grooves or cracks along the surface. The grooves are what make it possible for bacteria and food to become stuck in the surface‚
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Why Do You Have Sensitive Teeth? Do you a pain that is sharp and stinging when eatings foods that are too cold or hot? Sensitive teeth can cause you to no longer enjoy some of your favorite foods‚ but it is a problem that is not just an annoyance. Sensitive teeth are often an indication that you have another underlying problem with your teeth. There are ways to fix problems with sensitivity and enjoy those favorite foods one again‚ btu it starts by understanding what is causing teeth sensitivity
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research for the containment of infectious microbes continues today. In the last year or so‚ the new policy “gel in‚ gel out” has been implemented in many hospitals as they discovered that nurses often did not wash their hands between patients. Antiseptic gel has been placed just inside every patient room‚ along with being in the corridors. Another trend that began way back when and continues today is the need for continuing education in nursing. Linda Richards (nee 1841-1930) received the first
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walking with my girlfriend “Monica”. Monica and I got in the water and then out of nowhere she got cut under her food‚ there was a lot of blood and I took her to the nursery. In the nursery the nurse bandaged her foot and told her to put some antiseptic cream each night in the cut. Third‚ the day number four Monica and I woke up‚ I was feeling great Monica was getting better. We got dressed and went to my parent’s room. We got into my parent’s room and when I saw my brother lying
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suppressants are reliable are by purchasing the product and trying the product for a few weeks or months to see if it actually works. Website relating to Listerine http://www.listerine.com/products-why-mouth-rinse-at-night Information relating to an antiseptic mouth wash (Listerine) to kill plaque and gingivitis germs. Rinsing with Listerine twice a day cleans your whole mouth and kills plaque and gingivitis for 24 hours Listerine is the only branded anti- microbial mouthwash among OTC rinses to receive
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individuals are exposed to different types of microbes and methods of eradicating such microbes has been studied over the years by many scientific researchers. Eliminating such microbes can vary from the used of chemicals such as disinfectants‚ antiseptic solution‚ or antimicrobial soaps to cleanse surfaces including that of people’s skin and tissues as well. Disinfectants
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