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What is the main purpose of infection control in a salon?

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To prevent the spread of infectious organisms between people

A To prevent the spread of infectious organisms between people
B To sell more products
C To make the salon smell nice
D To speed up services

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The main purpose of infection control is to prevent the spread of infectious organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) between the cosmetologist and clients, and between one client and the next. Salons involve close contact, shared tools, and sometimes contact with skin, blood, or body fluids, all of which can transmit infection if proper precautions are not followed. Infection control protects everyone's health and is a legal and professional requirement. It is the single most heavily weighted safety topic on the cosmetology theory exam.

Source: Scientific Concepts — Infection Control

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About this topic: Infection Control and Safety

Infection control questions cover the types of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites), how infection spreads in a salon, Standard Precautions, and the salon professional's responsibilities. This is the most heavily tested theory topic in every state. This is one of 11 Scientific Concepts questions on infection control and safety, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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