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What are spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that thrive in stagnant environments such as waste and meat?

What is the fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells called?

What is a boil caused by hair, characterized by redness, swelling, and pus?

What is the inflammation of hair follicles, commonly occurring after waxing, braiding, or shaving?

What is the most resistant form of life on Earth, forming a wax-like shell during unfavorable conditions?

What is the term for clean, unbroken skin?

What are white blood cells that destroy bacteria from previous encounters or form immunization called?

What is the term for being immune to a disease through either having the disease or receiving vaccinations against it?

What is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism?

What is a viral infection of the epidermis caused by HPV, displayed on the skin surface?

What are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular spaces, including mold, mildew, and yeast?

What is the process of making objects clean and safe for use to prevent germ growth and decrease infection risk?

What is the term for killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis?

What is the process of making an object germ-free by destroying all pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses?

What are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes?

What are pus-forming bacteria that grow in strings or chains?

What virus is responsible for causing AIDS?

What is the agency responsible for environmental protection and regulation?

What device uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment?

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