Aani Micro: Resp/TB Flashcards
Which is a common Co-pathology if you have TB?
HIV
What gram stain is TB?
Gram Positive Rods
What should you do if you find someone with TB?
- Notify
- Negative Pressure isolation
- BCG (live attenuated M.Bovis)
What are the 3 main strains of TB Micobacterium?
BAT
Bovis
Africanum
Tuberculosis
How long does fever last in TB?
approx 3 months
Which strain of MTB is resistant to Pyrazinamide?
M. Bovis
What are the drugs used to treat TB?
RIPE Rifampicin Isoniazid Pyrazinamide Ethambutol
Side Effects of:
Ethambutol?
Optic neuritis + Visual disturbances (do ishihara test)
Side Effects of:
Rifampicin?
Orange secretions
Cytochrome P450 inducer
Hepatotoxicity
Side Effects of:
Isoniazid
Hepatotoxicity
Peripheral Neuropathy - give B6/Pyridoxine
Side Effects of:
Pyrazinamide
Gout
Hepatotoxicity
What is the classical pulmonary lesion in TB?
Caseating granulomas
Are the atypical mycobacteria strands fast or slow growing?
Slow growing (and not spread person to person)
What is a Ghon Focus?
A primary lesion usually subpleural caused by Mycobacterium bacilli (tuberculosis) developed in the lung of a nonimmune host (usually a child).
What is the RIPE treatment regime for TB?
RIPE for 2 months then I+R for 4 months
What is the RIPE treatment regime for TB meningitis?
RIPE for 2 months then R+I for 8 months
How to treat latent TB?
Isoniazid 6 months
What is the second line treatment for TB?
Injectables: fluroquinolines
What is the name of the pleural surface lesion caused by TB?
Ghon Focus
Which TB is resistant to just 1 drug?
Mono
Resistant to R+ I
MDRTB
Resistant to R + I and injectables?
XMDRTB
Prophylaxis against TB ?
isoniazid alone
Where is the cavitation on the lung?
Upper lobe
What can you give to induce sputum for sputum sampling?
Hypertonic Saline
What are the Atypical Mycobacteria?
UMA
- M. Ulcerans
- M. Marine
- M. Avium Intracellular Complex (MAC)
What vaccine is given for TB?
BCG:
Bacille Calmette Guerin
Which stains are used for TB sputum microscopy?
- Ziehl Neelson and Auramine
- Will show Alcohol Acid Fast Bacilli
Is MTB slow or fast growing?
Slow
How do you diagnose TB meningitis?
CT
Lumbar Puncture
How do you treat TB meningitis?
Anti-Tb meds plus Steroids
Which types of TB is the BCG vaccine good/bad for?
Bad: Pulmonary TB
Good: TB meningitis, disseminated TB, TB leprosy