Respiratory Tract Infections

Question 1

What are 3 opportunistic respiratory pathogens? (hint h, h, m)

Answer 1

a-haemolytic streptococci
Haemophilus spp.
Moraxella spp.

Question 2

What is Aeromicrobiology?

Answer 2

The study of microorganisms in the air.
Airborne transmission of environmentally
relevant microorganisms and biological
materials

Question 3

What are the three Aeromicrobiological Pathways?

Answer 3

1. Launch (e.g cough or sneeze)
2. Transport (e.g diffusion or dispersion)
3. Deposition (e.g Gravitational or Rain)

Question 4

What are some LRTI (Lower respiratory tract infections)

Answer 4

Bronchitis
Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia – Inflammation of the alveoli

Question 5

List at least 3 signs 3 symptoms of TB.

Answer 5

Signs:
a bad cough lasting 3 weeks or longer
pain in chest
coughing up blood/ sputum
Symptoms:
chills
fever
weight loss
weakness or fatigue