Respiratory Infections Flashcards
How does TB spread in miliary TB?
Haematologically
What are some structural or physiological abnormalities that put people at risk of respiratory tract infection?
Bronchiectasis
Tumour
CF
What is the typical pattern of PJP on xray?
Bilateral consolidation
What are the common causes of sinusitis?
Viruses - rhinovirus
Pneumococcus
Hib
Fungi
What are the causes of typical pneumonia?
Strept pneumoniae
Hib
Staph aureus
What are the causes of atypical pneumonia?
Legionella pneumophila
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Chlamydophila psittaci
What are the best specimens for diagnosis of TB?
3 early morning sputum specimens
What type of bacteria is Bordetella pertussis?
Gram negative rod
It which disease is lobular pneumonia typically seen?
Legionaires disease
What are the two manifestations of aspergillosis in the immunocompromised?
Respiratory - allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Vascular - Angio-invasive aspergillosis
Which organism should you think of if there is pneumonia with associated renal and hepatic failure?
Legionella
What are the common places in the lung for TB infection?
Apex of lung
Top of the lower lobe
Which systems does Nocardia infect?
Lungs
Brain
Skin
What are some post-primary presentations of TB?
Tuberculous bronchopneumonia
Cavitation
Miliary TB
What are the common causes of otitis media?
Pneumococcus
HiB
Moraxella catarrhalis
Staph aureus
