Pertussis Flashcards
Is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. It’s marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high pitch intake of breath that sounds like “whoop”
Pertussis
What is the causative agent of pertussis
Bordetella pertussis
Is a gram-negative aerobic pathogenic and capsulated coccobacillus of the genus bordatella
Bordetella pertussis
It is motile and expresses a flagellum-like structure
Bordetella pertussis
What is the incubation period of bordetella pertussis
7 to 10 days with a range of 4 - 21 days
What is the mode of transmission of bordetella pertussis
By coughing or sneezing
What is the vaccine of pertussis
DTP
It takes about how many days for signs and symptoms of pertussis to appear
7 to 10 days
What are the symptoms of pertussis
Runny nose
nasal congestion
red watery eyes
fever
cough
fatigue
red or blue face
What is the treatment for pertussis
Antibiotics such as erythromycin
Erythromycin is taken for how many weeks
2
The recommended antimicrobial agents for treatment or chemo prophylaxis of pertussis are
Azithromycin clarithromycin erythromycin
Is an acute bacterial pneumonia with rapid onset of anorexia malaise myalgia headache and rapidly rising fever progressing to pneumonia which may lead to respiratory failure and death
Legionellosis
Is an influenza like illness with spontaneous recovery after 2 to 5 days
Pontiac fever
It’s a severe form of pneumonia long inflammation usually caused by an infection
Legionellosis
What is the causative agent of legionellosis
Legionella pneumophila
What is the mode of transmission of legionellosis
Inhalation of contaminated water sprays or mists
The bacteria live in water and colonized hot water systems at temperatures of what
20-50°C (optimal 35-46°C)
What are the laboratory tests that can be done with legionellosis
Blood tests
chest
x-ray
sputum test
CT scan
What are the treatments of legionellosis
Fluoroquinolones and macrolides
Treatment of legionellosis maybe necessary for up to
3 weeks
Is a viral infection of your nose and throat
Common colds
What are the causative agent of common colds
Rhinoviruses
human para influenza virus
human meta pneumovirus
coronaviruses adenovirus
enteroviruses
The common cold can be caused by more than how many different viruses
200