Structure of micro-organisms and prions

Describe the structure of micro-organisms and prions

Micro-organisms

a) Bacteria

b) Viruses

c) Fungi

1.2 Explain the terms pathogen and non-pathogen

1.3 Describe the factors that impact the host’s susceptibility to infections. 

Factors that impact the host’s susceptibility to infection

a) Pregnancy

b) Immunocompromised

c) Age

d) Medical treatment / illnesses

1.4 Summarise the body’s reaction to inflammation / infection 

Signs and symptoms

a) Signs and symptoms

b) Immune system

c) Pus production

Inflammation / infection

d) Local

e) Systemic

f) Acute

g) Chronic

1.5 Summarise how infectious conditions affect the body 

Infectious diseases/conditions

a)   Hepatitis B and C

b)   Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)

c)   Herpes Simplex

d)   Corona viruses (eg Covid-19)

e)   Mumps

f)    Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

g)   Impetigo

h)   Tuberculosis (TB)

i)    Meningitis

j)    Influenza

k) Infectious mononucleosis / Glandular fever ( kissing disease)

l) Creutzfeldt – Jakob Disease (CJD)

m) Candida albicans

1.6 Describe the principles of the chain of infection 

1.7 Explain the importance of immunisation for dental personnel

2.1 Explain the routes of transmission of infectious diseases in the dental setting

Routes of transmission

a) Routes of entry into the body by direct contact

b) Routes of entry into the body by indirect contact

c) Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) / splatter / airborne transmission

2.2 Explain the principles of standard (universal) infection control precautions

2.5 Describe factors that influence hand hygiene

Factors

a) Hand washing products

b) Hand cleansing products

c) Nail hygiene

d) Hand care (drying, moisturising, wound management, dermatitis/allergies)

e) Dispenser requirements

f) Facilities and instructions

g) Jewellery

2.6 Explain how blood and body fluid spillages are managed