Term
group A Beta Strep
Haemophilus influenza type B
Diptheria
Pertussis
Tuberculosis
Pneumococcal pneumonia |
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Definition
| Six important bacterial respiratory infections. |
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| Morphology of Streptococcus pyogenes |
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| Respiratory secretions from a cough. |
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| How respiratory Strep infection is transmitted. |
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| Respiratory infection caused by group A Beta Strep |
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Inflammation/swelling of throat
Sore throat
Fever
Congestion |
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| Duration of Strep throat symptoms. |
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Sinusitis
tonsilitis
conjunctivitis
otitis
laryngitis
tracheitis
bronchitis
pneumonia |
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Definition
| 8 common complications of Strep throat |
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Scarlet fever
Rheumatic fever
Glomerulonephritis
Tetro pharyngeal abscess
Meningitis |
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Definition
| Five less common post Strep complications. |
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| Autoimmune damage to mitral valve of heart due to Strep infection. |
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| Autoimmune damage to capillaries in the kidneys. |
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Antibiotics
Penicillins, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin |
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Definition
| Treatment for Strep throat. |
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Definition
| Prevention of Strep throat |
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Definition
| Morphology of Haemophilus influenza type B (HiB) |
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| Type of infection that HiB causes. |
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Ear infections
Meningitis
(leading cause among 3-6 yr olds) |
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Definition
| Complications associated with HiB |
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| Azithromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline |
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Term
| Corynebacterium diphtheria |
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Definition
| Causative organism of Diphtheria |
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Term
| G+ aerobic, non-spore forming, rod |
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Definition
| Morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheria |
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| Was the leading cause of infant death in US between 1920's and 1950's causing between 3,000 and 5,000 deaths per year. |
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| How Diphtheria is transmitted. |
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| Infection caused by Diphtheria |
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Extremely congested and sore throat
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Strong inflammation
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Pseudomembrane
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Great breathing difficulty
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Exotoxins infect blood, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys.
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Exotoxins block protein synthesis organs.
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Organ necrosis leading to organ failure.
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Definition
| Seven major effects/symptoms of Diphtheria |
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Definition
| Diphtheria bacteria stimulate strong inflammation which causes a blockage in the throat and great breathing difficulty. |
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Term
dead bacteria
white blood cells
macrophages
lots of mucous |
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Definition
| Pseudomembrane consists of these four elements... |
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Antibiotics
Penicillins, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin |
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DPT vaccine
(toxoid vaccine) |
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| Causative organism for Pertussis |
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Definition
| Common name for Pertussis |
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| How pertussis is transmitted. |
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Definition
| Was the second leading cause of infant death in US until 1950's. Approx. 2,000 deaths per year. |
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Term
Inflammation of bronchi
Accumulation of mucous in bronchi
Severe chest cough |
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Definition
| Symptoms of Pertussis caused by endotoxin. |
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Kills cells in lining of bronchi
Blocks action of cilia in bronchi |
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Definition
| Effects of exotoxins in Pertussis. |
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Definition
| Duration of cough in Pertussis |
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Definition
The following complications are related to which disease: damage to bronchial walls, necrosis of bronchi, bloody cough, collapsed lung, pneumonia, malnutrition, cardiac arrest. |
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Term
Cough suppressants as needed
Rest, diet, fluids
Antibiotics
erythromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline
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DPT vaccine
(epitope vaccine) |
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| Mycobaterium tuberculosis |
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Definition
| Causative organism for TB |
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Term
Acid-fast aerobic rod
Slender, non-spore forming
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Definition
| Morphology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
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Definition
| Known as a temperate climate disease. |
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Definition
| 3 Strains of TB that infect humans. |
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| Usually by cough containing TB infected sputum or by inhaling TB bacteria in dried sputum. |
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| Length of time dried sputum can retain TB infection. |
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Bacteria infecting lung cells resist phagocytosis.
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More macrophages are sent to fight infection and mass forms
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Scar tissue forms tubercles.
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Granuloma form from calcified tubercles.
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Term
6-9 months
At this time TB is inactive (healed) |
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Definition
| Duration of infection/symptoms in TB. |
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| Caseation necrosis causes Miliary TB, which is fatal. 1 in every 1,000 cases. |
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Definition
| Complications related to TB |
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| Granulomas that have softened and broken apart. |
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Definition
| What is caseation necrosis? |
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Term
Anti-TB Antibiotics given for 6-9 mos.
Sulfa drugs, streptomycin, lifamycin, isoniazide, ethambutol |
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BCG vaccine
(not available in US) |
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| Leading cause of bacterial pneumonia |
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Definition
| Morphology of Streptococcus pneumoniae |
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| Form of S. pneumoniae that causes pneumonia |
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| What makes smooth strain more virulent than rough strain of S. pneumoniae. |
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| People who are more succeptible to their resident S. pneumoniae moving from their nose and throat into their lungs. |
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| Is bacterial pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae and exogenous infection or an endogenous infection? |
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- Risk of collapsed lung
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Risk of spread to pleural membrane and heart
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Increased heart rate & blood pressure
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Kidney damage
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Stroke
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Definition
| 5 Unique symptoms of pneumoccocal pneumonia. |
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Term
Antibiotics
Penicillins, erythromycin, doxycycline
Not drug resistant. |
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Definition
| Treatment for pneumococcal pneumonia |
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Term
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Definition
| Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia. |
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