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Asepsis and Infection Control, In terms of transmission-based precautions…

- - - - Germs attack and multiply once in body to challenge immune system, inflammation and fever often occur in response, body raises temp which inactivates many microbes, secretes interferon (stops replication), secretes white blood cells (leukocytes) from lymphatic system into circulation, if body recognizes antigen then B-cells produce antibodies which signal threat. (What You Need to Know About Infectious Disease, 2010)
- - - - When a process destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in healthcare facilities by either an physical or chemical methods this is considered sterlization. When a process eliminated many or even all pathogenic microorganisms, expect for bacterial spores on inanimate objects it is disinfection. (Introduction, Methods, 2008)

Asepsis is the state of being free from disease-causing contamination. This means there is no presence of bacteria, virus, and other microorganisms. There are two types of asepsis; medical and surgical. Medical asepsis reduces the number of pathogens which is referred to as “clean” technique while surgical asepsis eliminates all pathogens and is referred to as “sterile” technique.