nonpathogenic		harmless bacteria
bacteria		the science that deals with the study of microorganisms
hiv		a person who is personally immune to a disease yet can transmit germs to others
spirilla		the virus that causes aids
flagella		short rod-shaped organisms
carrier		the ability of the body to destroy bacteria that have gained entrance, and resist infection
Immunity		curved or corkscrew shaped organisms
saprophytes		living organisms so small that they can pass through the pores of a porcelain filter
general infection		one-celled microorganisms
parasites		type of immunity that the body develops after it has overcome a disease
cocci		pus forming organisms that grow in bunches or clusters
staphlococci		nonpathogenic bacteria that lives on dead matter and does not produce disease
filterable viruses		hairlike projections
bacteriology		bloodstream carries the bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body
pathogenic		a virus that is transmitted through unprotected sex and sharing needles
aids		round shaped organisms
bacilli		pathogenic organisms that require living matter for their growth
acquired		harmful organisms that produce disease