I&I Flashcards
State cytokines released by Th1 and Th2
Th1 - TNF alpha, IFN-gamma
Th2 - IL 4, 5, 10
characteristics of HIV? pathology and acute symptoms?
pathogen - SS+ RNA
Binds to GP120 on cell –> reverse transcriptase + integrase then incubation for 1-3 weeks
acute - fever, rash, myalgia
detection and treatment of HIV?
Detect - PCR, p24 antigen via ELISA. All after 6 months
Treatment - HAART therapy - 2NRT inhibitors, integrase inhibitor, fusion inhibitor, protease inhibitor, NNRTI
Acute and chronic symptoms of Hep B?
acute - after 1-6 mths fever, malaise, jaundice
Chronic - jaundice, liver failrue, cirrhosis,, liver cancer
define microbiota
commensal bacteria both pathogenic and symbiotic that live on a body surface
Give examples of microbiota
HPV, herpes simplex
Gram + - s aureus, strep viridans, cornyebacterium
gram - - enterobacteriacae
dermatophytes
what are the gram positive bacteria?
Strange, staphys act list entered my new carrier bag
streptococcus, staphylococcus, actinomyces, listeria, enterococcus, mycobacteria, pneumonia, cornyebacteria, bacillus
mechanism of infection of a surface/
adherence via fimbriae > invasion + multiplication > biofilm > quorum sensing > host response of fever and granuloma
what bacteria infect heart valves?
native + >1yr prosthetic - HACEK group, strep viridans, candida, staph aureus
how do you diagnose and treat infected surfaces?
blood culture + sonication
treat with antibiotics or surgery
Explain the sensitisation and effector phase of type 1 hypersensitivity reactions
sensitisation - antigen contact –> IgE produced
effector - antigen binds to IgE on mast cell –> release of chemoattractants, cytokines, histamines –> effects depend on location
treat and manage anaphylaxis?
treat - adrenaline, monitor pulse oximetry, BP
manage - steroids, antihistamines, anti-ige
give examples of hospital acquired infections
pneumonia, UTI, legionella, MRSA, c diff
how do you diagnose and treat c diff
stool and elisa diagnose
treat - metronidazole or vancomycin
treat mrsa?
vancomycin
norovirus characteristics?
ss+ rna
define basic reproductive number
no of cases 1 case generates on average over the course of the infectiuous period
1 - infection will spread
what are the principles of antimicrobial stewardship
prevent inappropriate use of antibiotcs and resistance, minimise adverse effects, reduce cost of infection
what are some possible causes of chronic infections?
VITAMIN DEI
vascular, infection, trauma, autoimmune, metabollic, idiopathic, neoplasia, degenerative, environmental, inflammation
what is the pattern of inheritance of cf? what organisms infect a cf patient? what disease can cf progress to?
autosomal recessive
h influenzae –> staph aureus –> atypical mycobacteria –> pseudomonas aeroginosa
can become COPD
why does DM lead to increased risk of infection?
hyperglycaemia and acidosis results in reduced humoral immunity (antibodies) and decreased neutrophil and lymphocyte function
what diseases are DM patients at higher risk of?
otitis externa - pain and discharge of external ear and meatus
rhinocerebral mucormycosis - mould infection of sinuses due to DKA resulting in soft tissue and bony necrosis
UTIs