General infectious disease Flashcards
Name 4 core canine vaccines. What form do the vaccines come in?
- Canine parvovirus - attenuated live
- Canine distemper virus - attenuated live or recombinant
- Canine adenovirus 2 - attenuated live
- Rabies - inactivated whole organism
Name 4 core feline vaccines. What form do the vaccines come in?
- Feline panleukopenia virus - attenuated live or inactivated whole vaccine
- Feline herpes virus 1 - attenuated live or inactivated whole vaccine
- Feline calicivirus - attenuated live or inactivated whole vaccine
- Rabies - inactivated whole organism or recombinant canarypox
What complication can occur if the intranasal, avirulent live Bordetella vaccine is injected subcutaneously?
Fatal hepatic necrosis
What are depot adjuvants in vaccines? Give an example of one
- Protect antigens from degradation - prolong the immune response by causing sustained release of antigen over a period of time
- Oil in water emulsions
What are particle adjuvants in vaccine? Give an example of one
- Particles that effectively deliver antigens to DCs and enhance antigen presentation (soluble antigens alone are not trapped/processed very efficiently)
- Microparticles, liposomes, immune-stimulating complexes
How do aluminum based adjuvants work?
Cause the release of inflammatory molecules and cytokines, trigger innate immunity by causing tissue damage/inflammation
How do saponin based adjuvants work?
Detergent like molecules that cause local tissue damage and stimulate Th1 activity
Why are microbial products effective as adjuvants in vaccines?
Represent PAMPs that trigger innate immunity through TLRs => release of cytokines and Th1 or Th2 responses
- Ex. LPS, killed anaerobic Corynebacteria, killed Mycobacteria
What is the mechanism of action of acyclovir and peniciclovir?
Guanosine analogs - activated by viral thymidine kinase, interfere with viral replication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase and DNA synthesis
What are the prodrugs of acyclovir and peniciclovir?
Valacyclovir and famciclovir, respectively
What are the side effects of acyclovir/valacyclovir in cats and why are they not recommended for treatment of herpes virus?
- Myelosuppression, renal tubular necrosis, hepatic necrosis
- These side effects can occur without effective suppression of viral replication
What is the mechanism of action for idoxuridine, trifluridine, and zidovudine?
All thymidine analogues that interfere with DNA synthesis
What is the mechanism of action of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
Inhibitor of influenza virus neuraminidase
What is the mechanism of action of pentoxifylline?
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor - inhibits cytokine production, activation of T and B cells, neutrophil chemotaxis
Beta lactam antibiotics are named because they contain a beta lactam ring in their chemical structure. Name 4 antibiotic classes that are beta lactams
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporines
- Carbapenems
- Clavulanate
Are beta lactam antibiotics bacteristatic or cidal?
Bactericidal
What is the mechanism of action of beta lactam antibiotics?
Covalently bind to and inhibit penicillin binding proteins - needed to catalyze the cross linking of the peptidoglycan layer of the bacterial cell wall (see photo on desktop)
What bacteria are susceptible to beta lactam antibiotics?
Gram positive»_space;»> gram negative
Gram positive bacteria are more reliant on peptidoglycan cell walls (50-100x thicker than in gram negatives)
What mediates resistance to beta lactam antibiotics?
- Primarily beta lactamases - gram negatives express just under the LPS layer, gram positives excrete into the environment
- Can also alter the structure of peptidoglycan
Are beta lactam antibiotics time or concentration dependent?
Time
What are clavulanic acid, sulbactam, and tazobactam?
- Beta lactamase inhibitors - can be administered in conjunction with penicillins to overcome resistance
- Have weak intrinsic antibacterial activity
In an animal with renal failure, how should you adjust the dose of penicillins?
Time dependent and renal excretion - increase the length of the dosing interval
What class of beta lactam antibiotics are highly resistant to all beta lactamases and lead to rapid lysis of bacteria?
Carbapenams
What is the mechanism of action of glycopeptide antibiotics?
Inhibit synthesis of peptidoglycan by binding to amino acids in the cell wall, thus preventing addition of new units
What is an example of a glycopeptide antibiotic?
Vancomycin
What is the mechanism of action of fluoroquinolones?
Bind to DNA gyrase (aka topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, which are the enzymes that cleave DNA during replication => disruption of DNA and protein synthesis
Why are fluoroquinolones more effective in gram negative bacteria?
- Gram negative primarily use DNA gyrase, while gram positives primarily use topoisomerase IV
- Fluoroquinolones usually have a lower affinity for topoisomerase IV => higher MICs for gram positives
- Newer generations inhibit BOTH more equally
What fluoroquinolones have greater efficacy against anaerobes?
Pradofloxacin»_space;> marbofloxacin > enrofloxacin
Are fluoroquinolones time or concentration dependent?
Concentration
Why does enrofloxacin result in blindness in cats? What are the physical exam findings?
- Causes acute retinal degeneration
- Bilateral mydriasis and tapetal hyperreflectivity
What effect can fluoroquinolones have on young animals?
- Can cause cartilage and joint toxicity by inhibiting proteoglycan synthesis
- Avoid prolonged (>7 day) use in rapidly growing dogs
What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole?
Accepts electrons from the electron transport chain, thus forming a nitroso free radical that damages DNA => bactericidal
What dose of metronidazole can cause neurotoxicity?
> 30mg/kg/day (lower if hepatic dysfunction exists)
What is the mechanism of action of rifampin?
Inhibits the beta subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase => impaired RNA synthesis
Are fluoroquinolones bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Bactericidal
What is an adverse effect of rifampin?
Can cause the tears or urine to be red-orange colored
What is the mechanism of action of TMS?
Inhibit folic acid metabolism by bacteria => interferes with purine and DNA synthesis
- Trimethoprim: inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
- Sulfonamides: analogs of PABA
Is TMS bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Trimethoprim and sulfonamides separately are bacteriostatic. Together, they are bactericidal
What bacteria can be treated with TMS?
Gram positive and negative
- Enterococci are intrinsically resistant though
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides?
- Bind electrostatically to the bacteria outer membrane and displace Mg and Ca, which link adjacent LPS molecules => increased cell permeability
- Once in the cell, bind to the 30S subunit of ribosomes => decreased protein synthesis
What bacteria are resistant to aminoglycosides?
Anaerobes - oxygen is required for movement into the cell
Aminoglycosides are water soluble and poorly lipid soluble. What tissues do they not penetrate well?
Prostate, brain, eye, CNS, bile
Are aminoglycosides bacteriostatic or bactericidal? Time or concentration dependent?
Bactericidal, concentration
What are the side effects of aminoglycosides?
Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade
What is the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol?
Binds to the 50S unit of ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis
Why do owners need to wear gloves when handling chloramphenicol?
In humans, even small amounts lead to irreversible aplastic anemia
What is the mechanism of action of macrolides (clindamycin)?
Binds to the 50S unit of ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis
Are macrolides bacteriostatic or cidal? What bacteria do they treat?
Gram positives, bacteriostatic
What is the mechanism of action of tetracyclines?
Binds to the 30S unit of ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis