Pneumonia Flashcards
Influenza etiology
Influenza virus: Type A & B
Type A subtypes
- Hemagglutinins H1, H2, H3
2. Neuraminidases N1, N2
Influenza clinical presentation
FACTS: F-Fever A-Aches C-Chills T- Tiredness S-Sudden onset
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for influenza? Why?
Viral Culture
Higher SENSITIVITY
Indications for antiviral treatment
- Illness requiring hospitalization
- Progressive, severe or complicated illness
- High risk complications
What are we worried about in children <19 y.o. on chronic ASA therapy? (high risk group)
Rye syndrome
List Antiviral medication and what strain it covers
Neuraminidase Inhibitors
-Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Influenza A/B
What antiviral medication is NOT recommended for use in the US?
Adamantanes
Zanamivir (Relexna) side effects and contraindications
ADE: Bronchospasm
Contraindicated: Respiratory dz
When must you initiate antiviral treatment to see benefit?
24-48 hrs
Relieve sx’s up to 3 days earlier
Less severe sx’s
What is the number one complication of influenza?
Pneumonia
Who should receive the influenza vaccine?
Universal vaccination >6 months
Who is the influenza vaccine contraindicate in?
Previous severe reaction to flu vaccine
How many doses do pediatric patients receive the first time the get the influenza vaccine?
2 doses
What is the most common cause of acute bronchitis?
Viral
What is the only bacterial organism that requires treatment in acute bronchitis?
Bordetella pertussis
What is the most common sx in acute bronchitis?
Cough >5 days
Acute bronchitis PEx
- Wheezing
- Rhonchi that clears with coughing
- Negative for rales and any signs of consolidation
When is a CXR indicated in suspected acute bronchitis?
Fever- R/O pneumonia
What is the most common cause for overly prescribed abx?
Acute bronchitis=60-90%
What is another name for Pertussis?
Whooping cough
What causes Pertussis?
Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella pertussis
MOA
- Releases toxin that damages cilia and causes airways to swell
- Causes classic cough
What population do we see Bordetella pertussis in?
< age 2 y/o
Bordetella pertussis incubation period
7-17 days
How long are you contagious for after onset of cough in pertussis?
2 week s
What are the 3 stages of Pertussis and time periods?
- Catarrhal: 1-2 weeks
- Paroxysmal: begins in 2nd week, last 2-3 mos.
- Convalescent: 1-2 weeks
Catarrhal sx’s
- Malaise
- Rhinorrhea
- Cough
- Cough
- Lacrimation and conjunctival injection
Paroxysmal sx’s
- Fits of numerous, rapid cough followed by “Whooping” sound
- Vomiting following coughing
Convalescent sx’s
Gradual reduction in frequency and severity of cough
Pertussis diagnosis
Nasopharyngeal culture
Pertussis treatment
- Macrolide
2. Bactrim