micro 201 Flashcards
Give an example of external defenses that are non-specific.
i. Mucus
ii. Cilia lining respiratory tract
iii. Acid in stomach
Give an example of Internal defense in the body.
i. Phagocytosis
ii. Complement system
iii. Interferon system
Innate vs Adaptive
INNATE IMMUNITY
is One non-specific
Two early defenses
Three physical barriers, microbial factors, phagocytic cells
ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY
are B & T cells
Antigen-specific
Later defenses
Results from the activation of one or more classes of
lymphocytes
How do Phagocytosis Work?
Neutrophils recognize surface proteins on the cell walls of bacteria adheres to them then the folds its membrane around the bacteria then releases digestive enzymes to kill and digest bacteria.
How does the complement system work?
The first complement will recognize the bacteria and attach to it, which then will activate the other complement components causing a castigate effect of activation of the complement system until the bacteria is completely coated in complements which will make it easier for macrophages, neutrophils and other pathogens to phagocytosis the bacteria.
How does the Interferon system work?
When a cell is infected, it will release interferon proteins to signal to uninfected cells to stay away and will induce changes in the uninfected cells that help them become temporarily resistant to the infection, the release of the Interferon protein will also activate natural killer cells that will help kill off the virus and the infected cells that are releasing the interferon proteins.
B-cells VS T-cells (4 points each)
B lymphocytes
1. works on foreign antigen before it enters a cell
2. Involve antibodies
3.helps gainst extracellular viruses and bacteria, toxins
4. Binds to antigens in body fluids
T lymphocytes
1. works on foreign antigen after it has entered a cell
2. No antibodies involved
3. hepl against virus-infected cells, tumor cells, transplanted organs
4. Can only bind to antigen epitopes which are presented to them on the surface of cells
How do B cells work
The B cell has two immune responses, primary and secondary. Primary only occurs, If the foreign body has never been detected before, The B-cell will attach to the virus and becomes a memory B cell. The secondary Immune response occurs when the body has previously encountered the foreign antigens and is able to respond rapidly by creating more of the memory B cells from its last encounter with the antigen.
How do T cells work?
There are two main types of T cells, cytotoxic T cells and helper T cells. T-cells have receptors covering their surface which are antigens specific, which means they can only bind to one shape of antigen, when helper T-cells bind to viral antigens and send out signals to the cytotoxic T cell who releases cytokines to help kill the infected cells.
Endogenous Vs Exogenous
Endogenous: Comes from inside the body, e.g., appendicitis.
Exogenous: Come from outside, e.g., C Difficile.
Definition of Streptococcus pyogenes (S.pyeogenes)
An autoimmune
disease affecting
the heart, joints, skin and brain.
name 2 disease streptococcus pyogenes can make.
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Rheumatic fever
name 2 disease Streptococcus pyogenes can
make
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Rheumatic fever
Pathophysiology of Streptococcus pyogenes in Rheumatic fever (3 steps)
- Stars as a untreated recurrent infections of S. pyogenes leading to.
- Repeated attacks of rheumatic fever.
- Then goes to rheumatic heart disease which is long-term damage from rheumatic fever.
Autoimmune mechanism of the body against Streptococcus pyogenes.
Streptococcal A phosgene’s are recognizes by the Immune system by the M protein on the surface of the compound. Because this compound is so similar to host proteins antibodies found on cardaic tissue and may mistakenly identify the host as the foreign pathogen and attack the host as well
Signs & Symptoms of Streptococcus pyogenes
- Fever
- Swollen joints
(pain) - Rash
Diagnostic Test for Rheumatic fever (5)
- Inflamed heart muscle (T-cells directed against heart muscle proteins)
- Erythema marginatum – rash
- Random, involuntary body movements
- Throat swab + bacteria culture.
- if disease happened 3-4
weeks after infection, bacteria may not be present in throa
Management of Streptococcus pyogenes (4)
1.Give aspirin, NSAID
- Oral penicillin for 10 days
- Prevent recurrence
Amoxicillin (PO),
4.Benzathine penicillin
(IM) for years or until they reach about 20yo
Definition of staphyloccocus aureus
An inflammation and or infection of the of tissue
name 2 disease S.aurses
Tonsilitis, and pharyngitis.
Pathophysiology of staphyloccocus aureus in pharyngitis (3)
- The bacteria adhere to the pharyngeal mucosa.
- It then invades the mucosal tissue by producing various proteases and cytolysins
- Causing inflammation manifesting as signs and symptoms of pharyngitis
autoimmune mechanism of the body against staphyloccocus aureus
Toxins from the S. aureus trigger inflammatory responses and activate inflammatory cells, such as keratinocytes, helper T cells, innate lymphoid cells, macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells and, neutrophils.
Signs & Symptoms (5) staphyloccocus aureus.
- Redness
- Swelling
- Heat
- Pain
- Loss of function in that area
Diagnostic Test for staphyloccocus aureus.
Swap of puss or infection.
Throat swabs.
Management of staphyloccocus aureus.
A cours of antibiotics, Penicillin, or amoxicillin.
Signs & Symptoms Helicobacter pylori (4)
- Excessive diarrhea may be blood stained.
- fever
- An ache or burning pain in your stomach.
- Unintentional weight loss