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Immunocomprised Host Flashcards

1
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Definition of immunocompromised host?

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A state in which the immune system is unable to respond appropriately and effectively to infectious microorganisms.

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What are the 4 signs of an immunocompromised host?

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SPUR
Severe
Persistent
Unusual - site and microorganisms
Recurrent
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What are the two general causes or being immunocompromised?

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Primary - congenital - missing cell protein, non-functioning components.
Secondary / acquired e.g. Chemo - loss of production, function or increase in catabolism of components.

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What 3 types of malignancy can the immunocompromised host lead to?

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Hodgkin
Leukaemia
Lymphoma

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At what age do T cells defects generally present?

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Over 6 months

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What are some signs of T cell defects in IH?

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Failure to thrive, reduction in weight
Deep tissue and skin abscesses
Fungi infections e.g. Candida

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What pathogens tend to affect T cell defects in IH?

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Viruses
Fungi - candida and aspergillus
Salmonella

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What age does a phagocyte defect typically present in IH?

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Under 6 months

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What symptoms are presented in a phagocyte defect?

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Low weight
Skin / mucous infections
Chronic Granuloma disease
Fungal infections

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Why does phagocyte defect result in chronic granuloma disease?

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Defect in phagocytes

No respiratory burst - phagocytes can engulf but no free radicals to kill pathogen

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What pathogen affect a patient with a phagocyte defect?

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Staph Aureus - skin, mucousal

Fungal infections - aspergillosis

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What age would an antibody deficiency present?

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6 months - 5 years

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Give a common example of antibody deficiency condition.

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Bruton’s

Affect B cell antibodies

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Name 3 pathogens which commonly affect a patient with a antibody deficiency.

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Strep
Staph
Haem Influenzae

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What symptoms would a patient with an antibody deficiency experience.

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Sino-respiratory
GI problems
Malignancy

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16
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What are some general signs of an immunocompromised host?

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Family history 
Ear infections
Pneumonia 
Sinus infections 
Viral - herpes, colds
17
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What age would a complement deficiency present?

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5 year to adulthood

18
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What are some signs of a complement deficiency?

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Meningitis
Sepsis
Arthritis
Pyogenic (pus) infections

19
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What 2 pathogens commonly affect a patient with a complement deficiency?

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Neisseria Meningitis

Haem Influenzae

20
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Give 6 examples of secondary cases of an immunocompromised host.

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Splenectomy
Liver disease
Infection e.g. HIV
Chemo - neutropenia
Malnutrition
Increased catabolism e.g. Burns
21
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What are some cases of a splenectomy?

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Infarction
Trauma
Congenital
Sickle cell disease

22
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What is the consequence of a splenectomy and how does this lead to an immunocompromised host?

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Low macrophages
Low antibodies
Low protection against encapsulated bacteria
Life long penicillin prophylaxis

23
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How can malignancy lead to an immunocompromised host?

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Neutropenia following chemo
Pic lines a catheters - staph aureus, epidermis
Need immediate antibiotic treatment

24
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What tests would you do if you suspect an immunocompromised host? How would these determine what type of defect the patient has?

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Molecular and gene testing - family history - congenital (primary IH)
Complement test - complement deficiency
Lymphocyte count - T cell defect
Neutrophil and macrophage count and function test - phagocyte defect
Antibody level - Antibody defect

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What are the 3 main treatment methods for an immunocompromised host?

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Supportive - prevention, nutrition, make sure no vaccines are given
Specific - Immunoglobin replacement therapy - takes antibodies from healthy individuals e.g. In Bruton’s
Monitoring - organ tissues, malignancy

26
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What type of pathogen is aspergillus? What does it look like micro?

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Fungi
Large and multicellular
Long threads

27
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Where does aspergillus normally reside?

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In the lungs

28
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What is the treatment for aspergillus?

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Amphotericin - an antifungal - given IV

29
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What are some signs /symptoms of Varicella-zoster virus?

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Itchy vesicles
Exanthem - scalp, face, limbs
Abdo pain
Malaise
Fever
Headache
30
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What is the incubation for varicella - zoster virus?

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14 - 21 days

31
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How does shingles in an adult develop from varicella - zoster as a child?

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Virus lies latent in neutrons and gang lions until patient is immunocompromised, then redevelops.
Must have varicella - zoster antibody to develop shingles

32
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Pathogen? Varicella - zoster virus

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Double stranded
Envelope
Virus

33
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Where is varicella - zoster virus normally found the body?

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Liver / spleen

34
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How is chicken pox spread?

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Respiratory droplets

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