Infection Symposium Summary Flashcards
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Define intrinsic resistance.
Common structural feature i.e. thick capsule.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Define acquired resistamce.
Mutation or acquisition of new DNA.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
What are three mechanisms of antibiotic resistance ?
Altered target site.
Enzymatic inactivation.
Decreased uptake.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance - explain ‘altered target site’ mechanism and an example of a microbe.
Bacteria alters binding site for antibiotic drug.
e.g. viridans group S. Mitis - penecillin resistant due to modified penicillin binding proteins.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance - explain ‘enzymatic inactivation’ mechanism and an example of a microbe.
Ezymes released by bacteria which alters antibiotic binds i.e. release of beta lactamase enzymes by hydrolysing beta lactam ring in common in all beta-lactam antibiotics preventing them from binding to PBPs and inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
Example - P. Intermedia and fusobacterium.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance - explain ‘decreased uptake’ mechanism.
Thick LPS capsule making it difficult for antibiotics to penetrate.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
Define antibiotic stewardship.
Multidisciplinary team action plan to promote responsible antimicrobial use.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
National Action Plan - what two ways do they suggest dentists practice antibiotic stewardship.
- Reduce need for and unintentional exposure to antimicrobials through prevention i.e. OH, national OH programmes.
- Optimise use of antimicrobials by making appropriate clinical decisions.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
What antibiotics is S. Anginosus sensitive to ?
PenV and amoxicillin.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
What antibiotic should be used in first line therapy for odontogenic infection ?
PenV - lowest spectrum - effective against streptococci, anaerobes, select gram-negative cocci.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
What is the second line antibiotic for odontogenic infection ?
Amoxicillin - wider spectrum antibiotic, more effective against gram negative cocci and other bacteria (vs. PenV).
Always review patient 24-48 hours after commencing amoxicillin therapy.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
What is the first line antibiotic used to treat periodontal infection ?
Metronidazole.
Effective against strict anaerobes i.e. P. Intermedia, fusobacterium nucleatum, P. Gingivalis.
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING AND SAMPLING
What is the ideal specimen for dental abscess ?
Pus aspirate - less salivary contamination.
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING AND SAMPLING
What bacteria are associated with dental abscess ?
Strict anaerobes i.e. S. Anginosus (+ cocci), P. Intermedia (- bacilli).
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING AND SAMPLING
What is your first line antibiotic of choice for management of dental abscess ?
PenV (second line - amox).