5.2.1 Rickettsia and Co.

Question 1

Describe the diagnostic triad for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the virulence factors associated with Rickettsia.

Answer 2

Question 3

When would you begin to initiate treatment on a patient with Rickettsia?

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the acute and Chronic manifestations of Q Fever.

Answer 4

Question 5

Describe the Virulence factors of C. burnetii.

Answer 5

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of Ehrlichia/Anaplasma.

Answer 6

Question 7

Ehrlichia and Anaplasma can cause HME and HGA respectively. What are the clinical characteristics of these diseases?

Answer 7

Question 8

Tick-borne pathogens are usually accompanied by?

Answer 8

Co-Infections

Question 9

If they have a tick disease do you wait for lab confirmation?

Answer 9

NO!! You initiate treatment

Question 10

The treatment for Ehrlichiosis is?

Answer 10

Tetracycline - “If it doesnt respond, it’s not Ehrlichiosis”

Question 11

Describe the characteristics of Bartonella bacilliformis.

Answer 11

Question 12

Describe the characteristics of Bartonella quintana.

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe the characteristics of Bartonella henselae.

Answer 13

Question 14

Describe the virulence factors of Bartonella.

Answer 14