Respiratory bacteria Flashcards
What are the 5 main defence mechanisms from bacterial infection?
Epithelium - intact barrier Mucus - traps foreign bodies Surfactant - opsonisation Angulation structures - Bifurcation traps foreign bodies Mucociliary clearance
How do alveoli fight infection?
Innate + adaptive immunity Surfactants Phagocytes + NKCs T+B cells Cytokines IgA
What are the symptoms of a common cold?
Rhinorrhea Sneezing Nasal obstruction Sore Throat Fever
What is sinusitis?
Infection of the sinuses leading to build up of fluid and pain in area
Which bacteria commonly cause sinusitis?
Strep. Pneumoniae
Staph. Aureus
Strep. Pyogenes
Which bacteria commonly cause otitis externa?
Staph. Aureus
Enteric bacteria
Pseudomonas
Which bacteria commonly cause otitis media?
Haemo. Influenzae
Strep. Pneumoniae
Moraxella Catarrhalis
Prevotella
Which bacteria commonly cause Tonsilitis/pharyngitis/laryngitis?
Strep. Pyogenes (group A)
Which bacteria commonly cause Tracheitis?
Staph. Aureus Strep. Pyogenes Strep. Pneumoniae Haemo. Influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Enteric bacteria
What are some symptoms of Tracheitis?
Severe coughing
Nasal flaring
Breathing difficulties
Cyanosis
Which bacteria commonly cause Bronchitis?
Strep. Pneumoniae
Haemo. Influenzae
Moraxella Catarrhalis
(Mostly caused by viruses not bacteria)
What are some symptoms of Bronchitis?
Mucus production on coughing (usually a few weeks)
Wheezing
SOB
Chest discomfort
What are some symptoms of pneumonia?
Dry cough
Chest pain
Fever
Dyspnea
Which bacteria commonly cause pneumonia?
Haemo. Influenzae
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Which bacteria commonly cause pertussis?
Bordetella Pertussis
