ID (y1/y2) Flashcards
Which 3 common staphylococci species are coagulase +?
S. aureus S. pseudintermedius S. hyicus
Which pathogen is often the underlying cause of pyoderma?
s. pseudintermedius
Which pathogen is often the underlying cause of greasy pig disease?
s. hyicus
Which pathogens are often the underlying cause of bumblefoot?
S. gallinarum/Aureus
What is the underlying pathogen for caseous lymphadenitis?
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
What are the 3 major types of staph infection?
superficial infection toxinoses systemic infection
What are the two mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria?
Conjugation (plasmid). Bacteriophage
What are the 6 “S’s” of staphylococcal pathogenesis?
Swim Stick Scavenge Spread Survive Scatter
What is the role of adhesins in osteomyelitis/septic arthritis?
Adhesins allow staph to attach to collagen
Which surface protein aids staph in causing endocarditis?
Clumping Factor
Which surface protein of staphs binds to IgG?
Protein A
What are the 4 mechanisms staph uses to prevent phagocytosis?
Chemotaxis Inhibition Protein Fibrogen-Binding protein (complement c3) Staph Complement Inhibitor (stop complement activation) Staphylokinase (cleaves off bound Ig/C3)
What feature of staphs makes them potent mastitis potentiators?
Capsular Polysaccharides (prevents phagocytosis)
What are the 4 general toxin types produced by staphs?
TSS-1 Enterotoxin Exfoliative toxins Cytolytic toxins
What do the alpha and beta toxins of staphs damage?
Membranes !! esp RBCs
Which staph toxins are responsible for necrotising pneumonia?
Leukocidins
Which gene in MRSA confers resistance?
mecA
How do beta lactam drugs work?
Inhibit penicillin binding proteins and disrupt cell wall
How do we diagnose MRSP/A?
Culture Methicillin-resistant? Coagulase test + genetic testing?
Are mycobacteria Aerobes or Anaerobes?
Aerobes
Describe mycobacterial morphology
Rod Shaped (Bacilli)
Describe staining fo mycobacteria.
Gram + OR Gram - but Acid Fast!
Where does TB replicate?
Host Macrophages
What are the clinical signs of advanced bTB?
cough & intermittent pyrexia
How many days after infection is the tuberculin test positive?
30-50
Which pathogen is responsible for feline leprosy?
Mycobacterium lepraemurium
What are the clinical signs of avian TB?
chronic, prog wasting weakness diarrhoea Decreased egg prod
Which oathogen is responsible for Johnes?
M. Avium Paratuberculosis
How is Johnes transmitted?
Faecal shedding contaminated milk
What is the pathogenesis of M. avium paratuberculosis?
Immune mediated granulomatous thickening of intestinal mucosa –> loss of plasma proteins & nutrient malabsorption
How long is the incubation period for johnes?
2-4y
What are the common Cx of Johnes?
Diarrhoea, weight loss, anorexia
Is salmonella anerobic or aerobic?
Facultative Anaerobe
Describe the gram staining of salmonella
Gram Negative
Describe the morphology of salmonella
Rod
An influx of which immune cell is caused by enteric salmonella infection?
Neutrophils
How does salmonella survive acidic GI conditions?
Surface pumps to remove H+ ions
How does salmonella survive GI flow?
Pili and fimbriae adhere to gut wall
What is the enteropathogenesis of salmonella?
PAMPS bind TLR4/5 –> invasion —> CXC chemokines attract phagocytes –> pathology & immune activation
Inside which cells does salmonella survive?
Macrophages
How does salmonella produce a systemic infection?
infected macrophages travel via lymph to spleen & liver where they replicate
Are clostridia anerobic or aerobic?
Anaerobes
are clostridia gram + or -?
positive
Describe the morphology of clostridia
Rod shaped (spore forming)
Which diseases are caused by clostridium perfringens type A?
Necrotic enteritis (poultry) Gas Gangrene
Which diseases are caused by clostridium perfringens type b?
Lamb dysentry Ovine Enterotoxaemia Bovine/Eq HGE
Which diseases are caused by clostridium perfringens type C?
Piglet necrotic enteritis
Which diseases are caused by clostridium perfringens type D?
Pulpy Kidney Sheep/Goat/Cow enterotoxaemia
Which diseases are caused by clostridium perfringens type E?
Rabbit enterotoxaemia
What are Kochs postulates?
Organism must be… Found in abundance in sick Isolated & grown Causes disease on infection Re-isolated
What is the pathogenesis of the clostridial alpha toxin?
RBC/PLT/Neut lysis
What is the pathogenesis of the clostridial theta toxin?
Vasular injury Leukocyte degeneration Shock
What is the pathogenesis of the clostridial beta toxin?
Dermonecrotic Cytotoxin Inc capillary permeability
What is the pathogenesis of the clostridial epsilon toxin?
inc vasc perm in: intestine, kidney, pericardium, lung, brain
What is the pathogenesis of a clostridium tetani infection?
acutely fatal: spores block inhibitory neurotransmitter in motor neurones
How is C. botulinum most commonly spread?
ingestion (can be via wound)
What is the Cx for c. botulinum?
weak/flaccid paralysis
What is the pathogenesis of a clostridium botulinum infection?
neurotoxin attacks stimulatory motor neurons
What is the Cx for C. tetani?
spastic paralysis
What is the pathogensis of equine grass sickness?
Neurodegenerative disease. Acute presents as colic, Chronic as weight loss.
Which pathogen causes blackleg?
Clostridium Chauvoei
Which pathogen causes malignant oedema?
C. septicum
Which pathogen causes black disease?
C. Novyi Type B
Describe the staining of E. coli.
Gram Negative
What shape are e. coli?
Bacilli
Which pathogen constitutes 90% of healthy intestinal microflora?
E coli
Which organ system is most commonly afected by E coli?
GI tract
What is the pathogenesis of ETEC?
ETEC bind enterotoxins enter cell hypersecretion of electrolytes h2o follows rapid dehydration & shock
What is the pathogenesis of EPEC?
destroys microvilli & becomes firmly attached w/actin
What is the pathogenesis of EHEC?
destroys microvilli. inserts shigatoxins. ST destroy ribosomes. cell death.
What is the pathogenesis of EAEC?
Aggregate and colonise mucosa –> release cytotoxins
What is the pathogenesis of EIEC?
binds with adhesin enters via villi mechanical damage
Which E. coli caused disease is repsonsible for significant broiler mortality at 4-6w?
Colibacillosis (APEC)
What clinical signs are associated with avian colibacillosis?
airsacculitis cellulitis pericarditis perihepatitis respiratory distress
Which E. coli caused disease is repsonsible for significant piglet mortality?
Colibacillosis (ETEC)
What clinical signs are associated with porcine colibacillosis?
profuse watery diarrhoea dehydration acidosis death
Which spirochaete is transmitted to domestic animals through an arachnid vector?
Borrelia burgdorferi (via ixodes)
What are the 3 stages of lyme disease?
- Erythema Migrans (not in domestic spp.) 2. Early disseminated disease 3. Persistent/Chronic disease
What are the clinical signs of lyme disease?
Neurological Shifting Arthritis
How is Lyme disease diagnosed?
Serology
How is lyme disease treated?
Doxycycline or amoxicillin
Which spirochaete is transmitted in the urine od rodents/dogs/deer and ruminants?
Leptospira
Which organs are most severly effected by leptospirosis?
Liver Kidney
What are common clinical signs of leptospirosis?
Jaundice (eye) Vomiting Fever Failure to Eat Reduced Urine Lethargy
How is leptospira detected?
Serology and PCR
How is leptospirosis treated?
Penicillin if bacteraemia Tetracycline/doxy if dog is a carrier +SUPPORT
Are treponemes aerobes or anaerobes?
Anaerobes
Which condition do treponemes cause in the dog?
Oral Infections
Which condition do treponemes cause in cattle/sheep?
Digital Dermatitis
How is treponeme-caused dental disease treated?
Penicillin derivatives - amoxicillin
Which toxin turns red agar green on colonisation? Give an example of a bacteria which produces this.
alpha. Strep Pneumoniae
Which toxin turns red agar yellow on colonisation? Give an example of a bacteria which produces this.
Beta Strep Equi
Which toxin does not haemolyse red agar on colonisation? Give an example of a bacteria which produces this.
Gamma Enterococcus spp.
What are the 3 types of Ab/Ag testing available?
Direct immunofluorescence ELISA Immunochromatography (SNAP)
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is caused by the tuberculin test?
Type IV
What is the hallmark cytokine of a Th1 response?
IFN gamma
What is sensitivity?
Proportion of true positives
What is specificity?
Proportion of true negatives
Name a 1st Gen cephalosporin
Cephalexin
Name a 2nd Gen cephalosporin
Cefuroxime, Cefoitin
What is special about 3rd and 4th gen cephalosporins in veterinary medicine?
SHOULD BE LAST RESORT: WHO CIA!!
How do aminoglycosides work?
Target ribosomes
How do fluoroquinolones work?
inhibit DNA metabolism
Which antbiotics alter metabolic pathways?
Trimethoprim Sulphonamides
Which flu subtype can jump from birds to humans?
H5N1
Which flu subtype can jump from pigs to humans?
H1N1
Which flu subtype is common in horses?
H3N8
Name the two most common viral respiratory diseases of UK cats
Calicivirus Herpesvirus
What are the signs of feline calicivirus?
Conjunctivitis Oral Ulcers ON discharge Lameness
What are the signs of feline herpesvirus
Lethargy ON discharge Sneezing Salvation Keratitis
When are live vaccines NOT licenced?
Pregnancy
Which vaccine type has a greater association with sarcomas - Live or Killed?
Killed
What are the two biotypes of feline coronaviruses?
FECoV FIPV
How does FIPV occur?
Evolves from FECoV in infected cats
How does Rotavirus cause enteritis
Destroys absorptive enterocytes