Diebel: Causative Microorganisms of LRT Infections Flashcards
How many RNA segments do influenza A and B have vs. C?
And B- 8
C- 7
How are influenza C infections different in terms of sxs?
Much less virulent than A and B and many infections are ASYMPTOMATIC
Which influenza viruses have NO antigenic shifts?
B and C ( no animal reservoir)
Which influenza viruses are unresponsive to amantadine or rimantadine?
B and C
Which influenzas go through antigenic drift?
ALL
Which influenza exhibits antigenic shift and drift?
Type A
What is the clinical presentation of influenza?
Common cold and flu that can lead to
SECONDARY bacterial pneumonia
Describe the pathology of the influenza virus.
Aersols> infects the larynx mucosa> Viral HA protein contacts SIALIC ACID on cell surfaces> endocytosis> NA cleaves HA bound to sialic acid> viral spread
How does influenza cuase damage?
Viral replication in host cells>
death of host cell>
tissue damage/ disease
IR produces IL-1 and IFN y
How do you diagnose influenza?
pt sxs
How do you confirm influenza?
Rapid antigen test on nasophyrngeal swab
Culture swab to detect HA type and RBC agglutination test
What vaccines are available for influenza?
Inactivated type A and B virus HA and NA ags
What is the clinical presentation of bordatella pertussis?
Whooping cough
What is the pathogenesis of pertussis?
Airborne transmission>
adheres to CILIA of RT via FHA>
release of toxins>
disease
What is the pertussis toxin?
AB toxin> inactivates Gi proteins> increase in cAMP> increase in lymphoctye numbers impairs phagocytosis
What is tracheal cytotoxin?
Kills epithelial cells and impairs mucous clearance
What are the three stages of whooping cough?
- Catarrhal (1-2 weeks)
- Paroxysmal ( 3rd week to 2 mos)
- Recovery (2-3rd month)
What sxs are associated w/ the catarrhal stage?
flulike sxs
highly contagious
What sxs are associated with the paroxysmal stage?
Coughing bouts w/ whooping inspiration
What characterizes the recovery stage?
coughing subsides
Gram - coccobacillia
Bordet gengou medium
Bordatella pertussis
How do you prevent whooping cough?
DTaP