Respiratory Tract Infections I (Kays) Flashcards
What are the most common bacterial pathogens seen in CAP?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
In what groups is Streptococcus pneumoniae-related CAP more prevalent/severe?
- splenic dysfunction (removed or sickle cell)
- diabetes
- immunocompromised
- chronic cardiopulmonary disease
- chronic renal disease
- HIV
What are the risk factors for drug-resistant S. pneumoniae (DRSP)?
- extremes of age (<6 YO, >65 YO)
- prior antibiotic therapy
- underlying illnesses/comorbdities
- daycare attendance or family of a child in daycare
- recent/current hospitalization
- immunocompromised, HIV, nursing home, prison
How is Mycoplasma pneumoniae CAP spread?
close person-to-person contact (especially enclosed populations like the military and dorms)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae CAP symptoms are usually _________ and ______________.
benign; self-limiting
How is Legionella pneumophila CAP spread?
inhalation of aerosols containing Legionella
What is, arguably, the most unique symptom associated with Legionella pneumophila CAP?
presence of high fevers (>104°F)
What CAP pathogen is most likely to appear in patients post-influenza?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are some symptoms associated with Staphylococcus aureus CAP?
- sudden onset of shaking chills
- pleuritic chest pain
- productive cough
- increased WBC with left shift
- consolidation
What are some factors that may lead us to suspect a CAP patient has CA-MRSA?
- concurrent/recent influenza infection with CA-MRSA (patient or close contact)
- necrotizing pneumonia or cavitary infiltrates
- ICU admission
- rapid progression of symptoms
- respiratory failure
- empyema formation
What signs/symptoms are considered to be classic CAP presentation?
- sudden onset of fever and chills
- pleuritic chest pain
- dyspnea
- productive cough
Are CAP patients typically brachycardic or tachycardic?
tachycardic
relative bradycardia may indicate that the infection is viral or atypical
What are some indicators that a CAP patient is experiencing serious respiratory compromise?
- tachypnea
- cyanosis
- use of accessory muscles for respiration
- sternal retraction
- nasal flaring
Evidence of consolidation in CAP is suggestive of ___________ infection.
bacterial
What events may be considered evidence of consolidation in CAP?
- dullness to percussion
- increased breath sounds
- inspiratory crackles
- increased tactile fremitus
- whisper pectiloquy
- egophany
What pathogen may be involved if a patient has rust-colored sputum?
S. pneumoniae
What pathogen may be involved if a patient has dark red, mucoid sputum?
K. pneumoniae
What pathogen may be involved if a patient has foul-smelling sputum?
mixed anaerobes
What pathogen is implicated if a patient’s Gram stain shows Gram (+), lancet-shaped diplococci?
S. pneumoniae
What pathogen is implicated if a patient’s Gram stain reveals small, Gram (-) coccobacilli?
H. influenzae
What are the components of CURB-65?
- confusion
- uremia
- respiratory rate
- (low) blood pressure
- age >65
What CURB-65 range indicates that a patient needs outpatient treatment?
0-1
What CURB-65 score indicates that a patient may need admitted to a general ward?
2
What CURB-65 range indicates that a patient may require ICU care?
≥3
What CAP empiric therapy would you recommend for a healthy outpatient with no prior antibiotic use in the last 90 days?
amoxicillin
OR
doxycycline
can only use macrolides in areas with pneumococcal resistance <25% (which basically means you can’t use them at all)
What CAP empiric therapy would you recommend for an outpatient with comorbidities/has used antibiotics in the last 90 days?
respiratory FQ
OR
Augmentin/cefpodoxime/cefuroxime + macrolide
OR
Augmentin/cefpodoxime/cefuroxime + doxycycline
What empiric therapy would you recommend for an inpatient with non-severe CAP and no risk factors for MRSA or P. aeruginosa?
Unasyn/cefotaxime/ceftriaxone/ceftaroline + macrolide
OR
respiratory FQ
OR
Unasyn/cefotaxime/ceftriaxone/ceftaroline + doxycline (if contraindication for other regimens)