Infection control
Organisms, precautions and the practices that stop infection spreading.
endemic
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Describing a disease that is always present at a steady, expected level in a certain area or group.
Entrada completaHAND HY-jeenCleaning the hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
HAVAbreviaturaaych-ay-VEE (said as letters)Hepatitis A virus: a virus that infects the liver and spreads when traces of stool get into the mouth, as through food or water.
healthcare-associated infectionHELTH-kair uh-SOH-see-ay-tid in-FEK-shunAn infection a client gets while receiving health care that was not present or incubating when care began.
HEPA filterHEP-uh FIL-terA high-efficiency particulate air filter, which removes 99.97% of particles 0.3 micrometers and larger from the air passing through it.
hepatitishep-uh-TY-tisInflammation of the liver, most often caused by a virus.
hepatitis Bhep-uh-TY-tis BEEA liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.
hepatitis B immune globulinMedicamentohep-uh-TY-tis BEE ih-MYOON GLOB-yoo-linA shot of ready-made antibodies against the hepatitis B virus, giving short-term protection right away.
hepatitis B surface antigenLaboratoriohep-uh-TY-tis bee SUR-fis AN-tih-jenA blood test for a protein from the outer coat of the hepatitis B virus.
hepatitis B vaccineMedicamentohep-uh-TY-tis BEE vak-SEENA vaccine that protects against hepatitis B, a virus that infects the liver.
hepatitis B virushep-uh-TY-tis BEE VY-rusThe virus that causes hepatitis B, an infection of the liver.
hepatitis Chep-uh-TY-tis seeAn infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.
herpes simplex virusHER-peez SIM-pleks VY-rusA common virus that infects the skin and lining of the mouth or genitals and stays in the body for life.
high-level disinfectionhye LEV-ul dis-in-FEK-shunDisinfection that kills all microorganisms on an item except some bacterial spores.
HIVAbreviaturaaych-eye-VEE (said as letters)Human immunodeficiency virus: a virus that infects and destroys immune cells called CD4 T cells.
HIV testLaboratorioaych-eye-vee testA blood or saliva test that looks for signs of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
HIV/AIDSAbreviaturaaych-eye-vee aydzHuman immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, its most advanced stage, written together.
HSPAAbreviaturaaych-es-pee-AY (said as letters)The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, the professional association for sterile processing; formerly IAHCSMM.
HSV-1Abreviaturaaych-es-vee-WUNHerpes simplex virus type 1, the virus that most often causes cold sores and can also cause genital herpes.
HSV-2Abreviaturaaych-es-vee-TOOHerpes simplex virus type 2, the virus that most often causes genital herpes.
human papillomavirusHYOO-mun pap-ih-LOH-muh-vy-rusA common group of viruses spread by close skin-to-skin contact, most often during sex.
hydrogen peroxideMedicamentoHY-druh-jun puh-ROK-sideA clear liquid antiseptic that bubbles as it releases oxygen, used diluted to clean and disinfect.
hydrogen peroxide gas plasmaHY-druh-jun per-OK-side GAS PLAZ-muhA low-temperature sterilization method that fills a vacuum chamber with hydrogen peroxide vapor and turns it into a plasma that kills microbes.
hygieneHY-jeenCare of the body to keep it clean and healthy, such as bathing, mouth care, hair and nail care.
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