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Wk 1 Infection Flashcards

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Infection

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colonization of a host by a microbial species

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Localized

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in a specific place

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Systemic

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spread to several regions/areas of the body

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Common cause of infection

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  • virus - only DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein shell, must have a host cell
  • bacteria = much larger than a virus, single-celled organism
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Rare causes of infection

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  • fungal = spore forming organisms
  • protozoa = typically live in water/environment = malaria
  • helminths - parasitic worms
  • prions = rarest, proteinaceous infectious particles, only composed of protein, ex is mad-cow disease
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Modes of transmission

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microorganism must have a reservoir –> habitat where they usually live and grow (can be human, animal, insect, environment)

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Direct transmission

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kissing, sex, direct contact with contaminated soil or vegetation, droplet

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Indirect transmission

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airborne (droplet stay suspended in air), vehicle or vector born

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Vehicle born

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indirect transmit from food, water, or blood

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Vector born

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when something else carries the disease, like mosquitoes carry malaria

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Portal of entry

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how they get into the body
- oropharynx or nasopharynx (bronchial airways, lungs, stomach or GI tract)
- genitourinary tract (urinary tract)

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Body’s biggest barrier

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skin

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Translocation

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movement of bacteria across the intestinal lining
- occurs frequently in the peritoneal cavity
- bloodstream (like infection in your blood, then blood takes it to your bones)

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Blood

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blood transfusion contamination or needlestick

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Maternal-fetal transmission

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  • some microorganisms can cross the placental barrier and get directly to the fetus
  • some can occur during childbirth
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Stages of Infection

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  • Incubation
  • prodromal
  • period of illness
  • period of decline
  • period of convalescence
  • resolution
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Incubation period

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time from when that microorganism gets into the body and when symptoms first appear

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Prodromal stage

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onset of non-specific symptoms

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Acute stage

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period of illness
- full-blown

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Convalescent stage

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coming out of acute stage, symptoms getting better

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Resolution phase

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pathogen is completely eliminated from your body
- some infectious agents never get to this stage, like chickenpox laying dormant in your body

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The infectious/inflammatory process

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  1. injury
  2. increased permeability
  3. immigration of leukocytes
  4. phagocytosis
  5. exudate
  6. systemic symptoms
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Injury

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  • initial insult to area occurs
  • short period of vasoconstriction (very short so you stop bleeding and prevent movement of invading organisms)
  • Prolonged period of vasodilation
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Injury + Vasodilation

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  • allows blood to flow freely to the area
  • brings immune cells to the area
  • contributes to symptoms of inflammation such as warmth, redness, and swelling
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Increased permeability
At site of injury - fluid pulled out of vascular space because injury rarely occurs directly in vascular space (blood vessel) - fluid moves out of vessel to the place of injury
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Immigration of leukocytes
from the fluid out of vascular space --> neutrophils attracted to area of injury - neutrophils attach to the endothelium of injured cells and moved through into surrounding injured tissues - other cells there = eosinophils, NK cells, monocytes
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Phagocytosis
once leukocytes (wbc) make it to injury area, phagocytosis can occur - neutrophils and monocytes are the specific WBCs involved - they recognize, engulf, and destroy invading organisms
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Exudate
the "stuff" that comes from the fluid leaking from blood vessels, along with cells and debris from phagocytosis
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Exudate purpose
its purpose is to transport the leukocytes to injured areas, dilute toxins that might be present, and transport nutrients for the healing process
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Types of exudate
- serous - serosanguinous - purulent - hemorrhagic
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Systemic symptoms
can occur if infectious process does not remain localized
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Systemic symptoms + total body response
stimulates the hypothalamic fever set point - fever set point increases -- helps body conserve heat -- stimulates defense mechanisms to help rid body of organisms
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Higher body temperature
- in heat, some bacteria less virulent and divide slower - improves our own immune system -- better neutrophil and macrophage function -- improves antibody release and T-cell activation
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Colonization
where a pathogen inhabit a specific body site, does not cause s/s of infection - can turn into active infection
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Infection (vs. colonization)
clinical s/s of illness, inflammation - caused by tissue damage r/t invasion of micro-organism
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VS + infection
temperature, HR, RR all impacted when body fighting an infection
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Labs + infection
cultures, urinalysis
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Gram stain culture
- returned within hours - takes a stain of bacteria and shows whether gram (+) or gram (-) - also show bacteria shape and arrangement - gram (-) is more dangerous, can disguise
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Culture and sensitivity
- takes at least 24 hours for a basic results - may take up to 72 hours for full identification and sensitivity pattern
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What can you culture
- blood - urine - sputum
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Culturing blood
- aerobic and anaerobic bottles - ideally 2 sets obtained - ideally at least one a peripheral stick - high likelihood of skin contamination
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Urinalysis normal pH
dipstick - normal pH 5.0-9.0
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Urinalysis + nitrites
normal = negative - bacteria change from nitrates into nitrites - positive = indicative of bacteria
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Urinalysis + leukocyte esterase
normal = negative - enzyme produced by WBCs - indicates leukocytes in the urine and indicative of infection
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Urinalysis + blood
normal = <5 if higher, can indicate infection
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Healthcare setting infections
nosocomial --> infections that occur while in healthcare facility - normally more virulent - more likely to become drug resistant
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Superinfections
new infection that occurs during treatment for a DIFFERENT infection - typically caused by a resistant organism
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Superinfection origination
the antimicrobials we use to treat initial/primary infection inhibit or kill normal helpful flora - typically occurs within the GI tract - skin or mucosal surfaces
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Superinfection: C Diff
clostridium difficile - normal intestinal flora killed by antimicrobial administration - C diff able to grow w/o normal control factor - diarrhea (orange + watery), abd cramping + tenderness, can occur days to months after abx treatment - identify with PCR, NOT CULTURE
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C diff isolation
Contact isolation (contact D at UK) - gowns and gloves, wash hands with soap and water
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C diff treatment
- treatment with PO/IV metronidazole (Flagyl) or PO vancomycin -never give antidiarrheal meds until sure pt does not have C Diff
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C Diff Complications
Pseudomembranous colitis - life threatening - causes colon to dilate, which may need decompression (air removal) - may require surgery
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Superinfection: Candidiasis
antimicrobial agents kill normal flora along with the pathogens they are supposed to - can cause overgrowth of fungus
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Candidiasis
typically occurs in mucous membranes - oral/vaginal - thrush when it is in the mouth - can descend into the esophagus and cause problems if not treated skin surfaces - moist - under the breasts or fat folds
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Candidiasis treatment
- try and prevent this - mycostatin = swish and spit anti-fungal medication, can also be vaginal suppositories - nystatin = antifungal powder, think athlete's foot

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