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FASTIDIOUS GRAM NEGATIVE RODS. PART 5 Flashcards

Legionella pneumophila

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1
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What is the most frequent cause of human legionellosis?

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Legionella pneumophila

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What type of pneumonia does L. pneumophila commonly cause?

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community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia

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What are the two distinct clinical syndromes associated with legionellosis

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Legionnaires’ disease: This is a severe form of pneumonia caused by L. pneumophila.

Pontiac Fever: A milder, flu-like illness caused by the same bacterium.

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Where is L. pneumophila associated with environmental water sources?

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L. pneumophila is chiefly associated with environmental water sources such as air conditioners and water-cooling towers.

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What has been attributed to outbreaks of pneumonia in hospitals?

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Outbreaks of pneumonia in hospitals have been attributed to the presence of L. pneumophila in water taps, sinks, and showers.

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What is the exact incidence of legionellosis worldwide?

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The exact incidence of legionellosis worldwide is unknown.

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Which bacterium causes approximately 90% of pneumonia attributed to legionellae?

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L. pneumophila causes approximately 90% of pneumonia attributed to legionellae.

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What is the predominant mode of transmission for L. pneumophila?

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The predominant mode of transmission for L. pneumophila is aspiration.

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What are the other modes of transmission for L. pneumophila?

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  1. Oropharyngeal colonization: This can lead to infection, especially if the person drinks contaminated water.
  2. Aerosol exposure: Contaminated air conditioners, nebulizers, and humidifiers can release aerosols containing the bacterium.
  3. Direct instillation into the lung: This can occur during respiratory tract manipulations.
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Who is considered the typical candidate for Legionnaires’ disease?

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The typical candidate for Legionnaires’ disease is an older man who smokes and consumes substantial amounts of alcohol.

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Which patient groups are predisposed to Legionella pneumonia?

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Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), cancer, or transplants (especially renal transplants), as well as patients being treated with corticosteroids, are predisposed to Legionella pneumonia.

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5 clinical manifestations of legionella pneumophila

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  1. fever
  2. chills
  3. headache
  4. diarrhea
  5. vomiting
  6. fluid in the lungs
  7. pain in the chest and abdomen
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How are Legionella organisms taken up after inhalation?

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After inhalation, Legionella organisms are taken up into amoeboid phagocytes by a spirally progressing form of phagocytosis.

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Where do Legionella organisms thrive inside the host cell?

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They thrive inside the acidic conditions of the phagolysosome, where they multiply and eventually rupture the cell.

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What type of cells do Legionella organisms adapt well to living inside

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Legionella organisms adapt well to living inside amoeboid white blood cells.

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What is the major virulence factor of Legionella pneumophila?

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The major virulence factor of the organism is lipopolysaccharide (endotoxin).

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Types of specimens needed for legionella pneumophila testing

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  1. Bronchial washings
  2. Lung biopsy
  3. Pleural fluid
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Rapid test methods for identification of legionella pneumophila

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  1. urine antigen test
  2. Direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA)
  3. DNA detection serological tests
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Treatment of legionella pneumophila

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  1. Azithromycin or Erythromycin alone or with Rifampin
20
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Biochemical tests results for legionella pneumophila

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  1. Oxidase positive
  2. Catalase Positive
  3. Motile by polar flagella
21
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What type of plate is used for inoculating the sputum specimen for legionella pneumophila testing

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A nonselective buffered charcoal yeast extract (BCYE) plate is used

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How do colonies appear on the nonselective BCYE plate?

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colonies appear blue-green or gray-white and glistening.

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What is the purpose of the selective BCYE plate?

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The selective BCYE plate contains added antibiotics and is inoculated with the same specimen but treated before inoculation. It is used to identify the smallest visible colonies.

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How do colonies appear on the selective BCYE plate after 2-4 days?

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On the selective BCYE plate, colonies are grayish-white and glistening after 2-4 days

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Prevention of legionella pneumophila

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  1. Reducing cigarette and alcohol consumption
  2. Eliminating aerosols from water sources, and
    3Reducing the incidence of Legionella in hospital water supplies by using high
    temperatures and hyper chlorination.
    ~ There is no vaccine.

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