Types of Infections 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections Infection invasion of the body by microorganisms invading microorganisms: use the host’s resources to multiply interfere with normal function 3rd leading cause of death in the U. S. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections Local infection only a specific portion of the body is infected pain redness heat at the site swelling pus foul smelling drainage 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections Systemic infection affects the entire body fever aches chills nausea vomiting weakness 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections Endogenous (endo- inside; genous- type or kind) type or kind of infection or disease that originates from within the body Exogenous (exo- outside; genous- type or kind) type or kind of infection or disease that originates outside the body 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections Nosocomial infections Hospital acquired infection Transmitted by the health care worker Opportunistic infections Infections that occur when the body’s defenses are weakened 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Types of Infections VERY IMPORTANT Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or doctor! 2.02 Understand infection control procedures