“Scrub In”

In this type of infection only a specific portion of the body is infected

1. Systemic infection

2. Local infection

3. General infection

4. Broad Spectrum Infection

- Infections that occur when the body’s defenses are weakened

- 1. Endogenous

- 2. Exogenous

- 3. Nosocomial

- 4. Opportunistic

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Key Terms Lookup

Aerobic

Anaerobic

Asepsis

Endogenous

Exogenous

Hand hygiene

Infection

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Non pathogenic

Pathogenic

Resistant

Sterile

Susceptible

Systemic infection

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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.

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Acute infection vs. chronic infection

– Acute Infection

An infection characterized by sudden onset, rapid progression, and often with severe symptoms

– Chronic Infection

An infection characterized by delayed onset and slow progression

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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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Systemic infection

affects the entire body

– fever

– aches

– chills

– nausea

– vomiting

– weakness

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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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Nosocomial infections

– Hospital acquired infection

– May be transmitted by the health care worker

– Transmission through procedures

Opportunistic infections

– Infections that occur when the body’s defenses are weakened

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Nosocomial Infections

The “Perfect Storm”

Nosocomial Infections

Types of Infections

VERY IMPORTANT

Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or

doctor!

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Types of Infection Diagram

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Systemic Infection

Local Infection