Pneumonia and Tuberculosis Flashcards
How does a Ghon Complex form from a Ghon Focus?
Following invasion of nearby lymph nodes
How does a Ranke complex form from a Ghon Complex?
Via fibrosis and calcification
What type of Hypersensitivity Reaction is associated with the Inflammatory changes in Tuberculosis?
Type 4 Hypersensitivity
Discuss the microbiology of Tuberculosis
Rod shaped, aerobic bacilli with a mycolic acid cell wall. Acid fast, thus stains red on a Ziehl Neelson stain
Why does TB commonly affect the upper lobes of the lung?
More aerobic conditions in upper lobes
How can Miliary TB affect the brain, kidneys, liver, lymph nodes, adrenal glands and lumbar vertebrae?
Brain - Meningitis Kidneys - Sterile pyuria Liver - Hepatitis Lymph Nodes - Cervical Lymphadenopathy (Scrofula) Adrenal Glands - Addison's Disease Lumbar Vertebrae - Pott's Disease
Why might the Interferen Gamma release assay be preferred over the Mantoux test?
Is more specific to TB, and is unlikely to be positive from BCG vaccine
What are some symptoms of TB?
Coughing >3 weeks, Haemoptysis, Chest pain, Unintentional weight loss, Fatigue, Fever, Night sweats, Chills
What are some reasons for false negatives on the Mantoux Test?
Miliary TB, Sarcoidosis, HIV, Lymphoma
What is the treatment for Active Tuberculosis?
RIPE (Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol) for 2 months, followed by RI for 4 months
What is the treatment for Latent Tuberculosis?
3 months of RIP (Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide) or 6 months of IP
Give examples of sets of patients who may be indicated for Directly Observed Treatment (DOT)?
- Homeless people with TB
- All prisoners with TB
- TB Patients with poor compliance
What is the main X-Ray finding in patients with Pneumonia?
Lung consolidation (lungs filled with liquid > air)
Discuss the elements of the CURB-65 screening tool for Pneumonia in community
C: Confusion (< 8/10 on Mental Test Score)
R: Respiratory Rate (>30/min)
B: Blood Pressure (<90/60 mmHg)
65: Age (>65)
If 0 -> Manage in Community
If 1 -> Assess O2 sats and perform CXR. O2 should be >92% and CXR should be normal. If abnormal -> hospital
If 2 -> Hospital
What addition is added to CRB65 in assessing patients for Pneumonia when they are in hospital?
CURB65
U: Urea (>7mmol/L)