Lecture 2- Oral microbiota and systemic connections Flashcards
2 direct mechanisms for oral connections
translocation of bacteria (seeding)
translocation of toxin
in infective endocarditis, … and … adhere to exposed connective tissues producing …
platelets and fibrin
nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE)
When a patient has NBTE, bacteria from the oral cavity can …
enter bloodstream and adhere to NBTE
What can the bacteria do once it adheres to NBTE in heart
multiply, infiltrate heart tissues and cause cardiac and valvular injury
emboli and stroke if dislodged
3 types of oral bacteria involved in infective endocarditis
streptococci (sanguis, mitis, mutans)
A.Actinomycetemcomitans
Gemella
skin bacteria involved in infective endocarditis
staphylococci
T/F there is solid evidence that dental procedures are associated with IE
false
Is antibiotic prophylaxis during dental procedures likely to prevent cases of IE?
no
whats the best way to reduce the risk of IE
regular good oral hygiene
what is the leading cause of death from infection in those over 65
aspiration pneumonua
aspiration pneumonia is caused by…
aspiration of oral secretions (oral bacteria)
aspiration pneumonia is common in the … and …
physically handicapped
elderly
oral hygiene measures can reduce nosocomial pneumonia by … %
40
oral hygiene measures could prevent … % of deaths in elderly in nursing homes
10
T/F periodontitis is associated with preterm birth, low birthweight and pre-eclampsia
true