1. Types of Infections 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2. 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

3. 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
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4. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures
Types of Infections
Systemic infection
affects the entire body
fever
aches
chills
nausea
vomiting
weakness
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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