TB/Histo/Cocci Flashcards
Where else besides the lungs can TB spread?
lymph nodes
kidneys
spine
brain
Etiology of TB
droplet nuclei inhaled and reach alveoli; exposure usually requires PROLONGED exposure
Progression of TB
transmission –> skin test conversion in 6-8 weeks –> primary TB –> spontaneous healing in 6 mo (latent)–> progression w/i 2 yrs, progression after 2 yrs, progression w/ concurrent HIV infection (reactivation )
Latent TB
bacteria in body w/o Sx
macrophages ingest TB bacilli creating a barrier (GRANULOMA)
unable to transmit
LTBI may activate if pt becomes immunocompromised and granulomas break down
TB disease
Sx w/i weeks or years later when immune system compromised (HIV @ high risk)
Pt CONTAGIOUS!
Risk in normal human w/ no risk factors
10% in a lifetime
Risk for TB in DM
30% in a lifetime
Risk for TB in HIV individuals
7-10% PER YEAR
Testing in TB
- TST or IGRA
- CXR: done if + for skint est; r/o other things
- Bacteriological examination: dx microbiology needed with + infection testing
- Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST)
Risk factors for RB
HIV <5 YO DM Silicosis Malnutrition Substance abuse immunosuppressive therapy Immigrant Injection drug users close living quarters
Sx of TB
- Fever
- Cough (+/- productive or hemoptysis)
- CP (pleuritic or retrosternal)
- others: weakness, weight loss, anorexia, chills, night sweats, dyspnea
- extrapulmonary TB depends on location
PE for TB
POSTTUSSIVE CRACKLES
dullness/dec fremitus
LAD
Clubbing
Dx for TB
Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST): intradermal in forecarm - create wheal w/ 0.1 ml Purified protein derivative (PPD)
How soon do you read TST?
48-72 hours; induration measured
When will TST be positive after exposure?
2-8 weeks following exposure
Reading TST
> 5 mm: high risk group: HIV, contact w/ TB active indiv, evidence of TB on CXR, immunosuppressed, organ transplant
> 10 mm: immigrant from country w/ high rates, HIV neg injection drug users, mycobacteria lab personnel, high congregate setting, med conditions, children <4, children and adol exposed to high risk adult
> 15mm: + in anyone w/o risk factors
2 Step TB test
1st negative, repeat in 1-3 weeks
2nd postive, TB present
How does 2 step work
creates boosted response and is likely due to past exposure
What creates false + in 2 step test?
BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccine
IGRA
quintiferon-TB GOld & T-spot TB
What is IGRA
measures immune response in blood to TB; blood incubated w/ TB antigen and response measured (IFN-g concentration)
Limitation of IGRA
can’t distinguish between active and latent TB infection;
more expensive than TST
Benefit of IGRA
pt. does not have to return for reading
TB CXR primary active
Hilar lymphadenopathy*
may progress w/ effusions or infiltrates
cavities seen w/ progressive pulm. TV
miliary pattern!
Latent TB CXR
dense nodules or lesions w/ possible calcification
Reactivation of latent TB
cavities, infiltrates, and possible adenopathy
Where are TB abnormalities normally found
apical/posterior upper lobes*** or superior areas of lower lobes
HIV CXR
may have atypical presentation
2nd line imaging
CT- more sensitive
Ranke Complex (healed primary pulm TB)
- Ghon Lesion: calcified parenchymal granuloma (tuberuloma)
2. Ipsilateral calcified hilar lymph node
Ghon lesion
calcified parenchymal granuloma
Bacteriological exam (Sputum)
3 specimens (8-24 h apart) - @ least 1 in the morning
What do you do once you have sputum samples?
- Smear: AFB - supports dx
- Cytology: nucleic acid ampfliciation test (NAA) - supports dx
- Culture *: gold standar - confirms dx but takes 2- 6wks
Final dx of TB based on bacteriological exam
+ AFB and NAA: TB presumed, start tx immediately
culture +: TB present, do DST
Culture - and TB still suspected: treat and monitor response to tx
Bx if needed
Bx of TB
Necrotizing (caseating) granuloma***
What has necrotizing granulomas?
Bx of TB
GPA (granulomatosis w/ polyangiitis)
Xpert MTB/RIF assay
automated NAA test using disposable cartridges
What does Xpert MTB/RIB detect?
M. tuberculosis DNA and rifampin resistance