Infection control

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

A small, soft growth on or around the genitals or anus caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

A heat-loving bacterium whose spores are used in biological indicators that test steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilization.

A covering for the hand worn to protect the wearer and the client from germs, body fluids and chemicals.

A liquid chemical used for high-level disinfection, or sterilization with longer soaking, of heat-sensitive medical devices.

A bacterial infection, spread mainly through sex, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

A lab staining method that sorts bacteria into two groups by the color they turn under the microscope.

Describes bacteria that stain pink or red with the Gram stain because of the way their cell wall is built.

Describes bacteria that stain purple with the Gram stain because of their thick cell wall.

A swab test in late pregnancy that checks the vagina and rectum for group B streptococcus bacteria.