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28. Immunocompromised |
Having an immune system that is weakened. |
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29. Indirect contact |
Touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument. |
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30. Infection control |
Policies and practices designed to prevent the spread of infectious agents. |
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31. Infectious waste |
Waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease. |
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32. Intraoral |
Within the oral cavity. |
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33. Latent infection |
Persistent infection with recurrent symptoms that “come and go”. |
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34. Legionella |
Genus of bacteria responsible for the disease legionellosis. |
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35. Litigation |
The act of initiating legal proceedings as in a lawsuit. |
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36. Microfiltration |
Use of membrane filters to trap microbes suspended in water. |
