resp system Flashcards
what causes Strep Throat
Streptococcus pyogenes
what are the major symptoms of Strep Throat
purulent abscessescovering tonsils
what type of pathogen is Strep Throat
Bacteria (Gram +)
what is the mode of transmission of Strep Throat
Respiratory droplets
what is the key association of Strep Throat
1 cause of
pharyngitis; may
progress to scarlet or rheumatic fever; Mostcommon in children
ages 5-15
what are the major symptoms of Scarlet Fever
strawberry red tongue
what causes Scarlet Fever
Streptococcus pyogenes
what type of pathogen is Scarlet Fever
Bacteria (Gram +)
what is the mode of transmission of Scarlet Fever
Respiratory droplets
what is another name for Scarlet Fever
aka Scarletina
what is the major symptoms of Diphtheria
pseudomembrane
what is the cause of Diphtheria
Corynebacterium diphtheria
what type of pathogen is Diphtheria
Bacteria (Gram +)
what is the mode of transmission of Diphtheria
person to person via
respiratory droplets or skin contact
what are the key association of Diphtheria
characteristic palisade arrangement
what are the major symptoms of Sinusitis
Pain and pressure of the affected sinus
what is the mode of transmission for Sinusitis
Bacteria in the pharynx spread to the sinuses via the throat
what is the major symptoms for Sinusitis
Pain and pressure ofthe affected sinus
what is the most common Sinusitis
Moraxella catarrhalis
what type of pathogen is Sinusitis
Bacteria
what is the mode of transmission for Sinusitis
Bacteria in the pharynx spread to the sinuses
via the throat
what are the major symptoms for Otitis Media
Pain in the ears
what is the most common form of Otitis Media
Streptococcus pneumoniae
what type of pathogen is Otitis Media
Bacteria
what are the major symptoms of Pneumococcal Pneumonia
rust-colored sputum; consolidation
what is the causative organism for Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumoniae
what type of pathogen is Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Bacteria
what is the mode of transmission of Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Inhalation of bacteria
what is another name for Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Typical Pnuemonia
what is another name for Mycoplasmal Pnemonia
Pnuemonia or “Walking pneumonia”
what are the major symptoms for Klebsiella Pneumonia
“currant jelly sputum”
what type of pathogen is Klebsiella Pneumonia
Bacteria
who is at the highest risk for Klebsiella Pneumonia
Immuno-compromisedindividuals at greatest risk
what is Barbers favorite disease
Ornithosis
what are are major symptoms of Ornithosis
Flu-like symptomswithin 10 days of exposure
what is the mode of transmission for Ornithosis
direct beak-to-mouth contact
what is another name for Ornithosis
Psittacosis
what are the major symptoms for Legionnaires’ Disease
Fever, chills, nonproductive cough, headache, pneumonia
what is the mode of transmission for Legionnaires’ Disease
Inhale bacteria in aerosols from watersources
what else does Legionnaires’ Disease cause
Pontiac fever
what are the major symptoms for primary Tuberculosis
tubercles, Ghon’s complex, caseous necrosis;
what is the mode of transportation of symptoms of Tuberculosis
Respiratory droplets
who is the most likely to get primary Tuberculosis
kids
who is most likely to die from Tuberculosis
people with the “HIV”
what is the major symptom for Pertussis
paroxysmal = “Whooping” sound
what is another name for Pertussis
Whooping Cough
what is the mode of transmission for Pertussis
Inhalation - highly contagious
who is the most likely to get Pertussis
most cases of disease are in children;
reemerging disease
what is the major symptoms for Epiglottitis
tripod position
what is the causative organism for Epiglottitis
Haemophilus influenzae b
what kinda organism is Epiglottitis
Bacteria (Gram -)
what is the mode of transmission of Epiglottitis
Person to person, direct contact or droplet inhalation
what is the key association of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical help
what are the major symptoms for Inhalational Anthrax
Cold or flu symtpoms, then high fever, difficulty breathing, severe coughing, lethargy, shock, and
death
what kinda organism is Inhalational Anthrax
Bacteria (Gram -
what is the key association of Inhalational Anthrax
Rare in humans, but increased risk due to bioterrorism; Cat A Bioterrorist threat
what is influenza
the flu
what can treat influenza
Antiviral medication must be administered within first 48 h of infection
what is yeah did the swine flu happen and what is it called
2009 and it is called H1N1
what is the key association of bronchitis
90% of cases are viral; 10% of cases are bacterial
what is the major symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
High fever, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing, cough, pneumonia
what is the causative organism of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus
what is the mode of Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome
Transmitted via large droplets from the upper respiratory tract
what is another name for Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome
SARS
what is the major symptoms of Bronchiolitis
Can be fatal: bluish skin, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring, rapid breathing
what is the causative organisms of Bronchiolitis
RSV- Respiratory syncytial virus
what is the mode of transmission of Bronchiolitis
Transmission occurs via fomites, hands, and
respiratory droplets
what is the most common childhood respiratory disease
RSV - Respiratory syncytial virus
what is the major symptoms of Croup
“seal-bark” cough
what is the causative organism for Croup
Parainfluenza virus
who is most likely to get Croup
Children
what is the second most common cause of lower respiratory infection in young children
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
what is the major symptoms of Coccidioidomycosis
spherules in the lungs
what is another name for Coccidioidomycosis
San Joaquin valley fever
what can serve as a vehicle for Coccidioidomycosis
Native American pots and blankets
what is another name for Pulmonary Blastomycosis
Gilchrist’s disease;
what do you need to know about Pulmonary Blastomycosis
emerging disease
what is the most common fungal infection in humans
Histoplasmosis
what are the major symptoms for Histoplasmosis
95% asymptomatic
often find “granuloma” on chest x-ray
what is another name for Histoplasmosis
Ohio River Valley disease
what is the mode of transgression for Histoplasmosis
Humans inhale airborne spores from the soil
what is a Common opportunistic fungal infection in AIDS patients
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
what is the major symptom for Aspergillosis
Most commonly causes only allergies
what is the key association for Aspergillosis
emerging disease
