THE BODY AND INFECTIOUS

DISEASES

Anthrax

Influenza

Staph

Chicken Pox

(Varicella)

Viruses Bacteria

Shapes of Bacteria

Bacteria comes in three shapes:

Cocci : Spherical bacteria are called cocci

Baccilli : Rod-shaped bacteria are called baccilli

Spirilli : Spiral-shaped bacteria are called spirilli

Shapes of Bacteria

The American Public Health Association uses three categories

to describe infectious disease transmission methods:

DISEASE TRANSMISSION

direct transmission,

indirect transmission, and

airborne transmission.

Direct Transmission

Less than 1 meter. One person contacts another,

or droplets directly strike another person.

Always assume that blood is infected!!

Indirect Transmission

Airborne Transmission

More than 1 meter.

Droplets travel directly to

another person.

Ticks

Mosquitos

Lice

Mites

Roaches

Flies

Disease Vectors

STAPH

MRSA (Methycillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

Tattoo Risks: Infection

Fungal Infections

Strep

Typhus

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon)

Ebola

CHOLERA John Snow and the

Broad Street Pump

John Snow

(1813–1858)

DISEASE PREVENTION

Cleaners or detergents are products that are used to remove soil,

dirt, dust, organic matter, and germs (like bacteria, viruses, and fungi).

Cleaners or detergents work by washing the surface to lift dirt and

germs off surfaces so they can be rinsed away with water. The same

thing happens when you wash your hands with soap and water or when

you wash dishes. Rinsing is an important part of the cleaning process.

Use these products for routine cleaning of surfaces.

Sanitizers are used to reduce germs from surfaces but not totally get

rid of them. Sanitizers reduce the germs from surfaces to levels that

considered safe.

Disinfectants are chemical products that destroy or inactivate germs

and prevent them from growing. Disinfectants have no effect on dirt,

soil, or dust. Disinfectants are regulated by the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA). You can use a disinfectant after cleaning for

surfaces that have visible blood or drainage from infected skin.

Laundry

Routine laundry procedures, detergents, and laundry

additives will all help to make clothes, towels, and linens safe

to wear or touch. If items have been contaminated by

infectious material, these may be laundered separately, but

this is not absolutely necessary.

Surfaces to Clean

Focus on surfaces that touch people’s bare skin each day and any

surfaces that could come into contact with uncovered infections.

Is it Clean?

Although in most situations you will not know if a surface has been

cleaned, it’s important to remember that most surfaces do not pose a

risk of spreading staph, etc. Precautions such as:

•Using barriers like a towel or clothing between your skin and the

surface.

•Showering immediately after activities where you have direct skin

contact with people or shared surfaces, such as after exercising at a

health club.

•Cleaning your hands regularly.

•Keeping cuts and scrapes clean and covered with bandages or

dressing until healed.

are especially important in settings such as in locker rooms, gyms,

salons, and health clubs.

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology

Sanitary Regulations For Salons And Schools

1. All establishments wherein cosmetology, nail care, or esthetics is

practiced or taught within the State of Georgia must provide

suitable quarters equipped to give adequate services subject to

inspection by constituted representatives of the Georgia State

Board of Cosmetology.

2. Separate space must be provided for a cosmetology, esthetic, or

nail care establishment. The use of any such space for sleeping,

dining or any other domestic purpose is prohibited.

3. Space used for a cosmetology, esthetic, or nail care

establishment must be separated by tight, ceiling high partitions

from residence rooms.

4. Each establishment must have proper toilet and plumbing

facilities and adequate supply of hot and cold running water in

accordance with the recognized health standards.

5. Walls, ceilings, floors, furniture and equipment must be free

from dust and debris.

6. Shampoo bowls and sinks, and service sinks must be thoroughly

cleansed and sanitized.

7. Towels, after being used once, must be placed in a covered

container until properly laundered.

8. The use of any article that is not properly cleansed and

sanitized is prohibited.

9. All waste material must be removed daily. Garbage shall be

stored in a covered washable container and shall not be left in the

establishment overnight.

10. Professional implements and tools shall be cleansed

thoroughly with soap and water and sanitized by using

recommended disinfectants approved by the Georgia Department of

Human Resources, Environmental Health Section.

11. Creams, lotions and other cosmetics for use on patrons must be

kept in sanitary, closed containers.

12. It shall be unlawful to allow pets in a cosmetology, esthetic, or

nail care establishment.