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Which organism is NOT a Gram-negative bacilli mentioned?
What is the primary biological role of Helicobacter pylori in infection?
Which of the following is a common complication of infections caused by Salmonella?
What is the Gram stain appearance of Salmonella?
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Which antimicrobial agent is commonly recommended to treat infections caused by Salmonella and Shigella?
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What distinguishes typhoidal salmonella from non-typhoidal salmonella?
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Which serotype of salmonella is primarily associated with enteric fever?
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What type of infection is typically caused by non-typhoidal salmonella?
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Which of the following is NOT a virulence factor of salmonella?
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Which of the following salmonella serotypes is primarily zoonotic?
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Which of the following statements about salmonella is TRUE?
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Which Salmonella species is exclusively responsible for causing typhoidal infections in humans?
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What is a common source of non-typhoidal salmonella infections in humans?
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What is the initial mechanism by which Salmonella enters the body during an infection?
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How do motile salmonella bacteria move?
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What role do macrophages play in the pathogenesis of enteric fever caused by Salmonella?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical site of Salmonella multiplication following invasion?
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What potential complications can arise from necrosis of Peyer's patches due to Salmonella infection?
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Which immunological pathway is primarily involved in the spread of Salmonella after entering the bloodstream?
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After circulating in the bloodstream, where does Salmonella predominantly reinfect and multiply within the body?
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Which of the following best describes the categories of Salmonella with regards to infection in humans and animals?
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What is the main route of transmission for typhoid fever?
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Which of the following symptoms occurs during the first week of enteric fever?
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What is a potential complication that untreated patients may experience during the third week of enteric fever?
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What percentage of individuals develop rose spots during the second week of illness?
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What is the incubation period for typhoid fever?
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After recovering from typhoid fever, what defines a chronic carrier?
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If enteric fever is not treated, which of the following is a form of chronic complication?
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What is the recommended treatment for chronic carriers of Salmonella Typhi?
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What is a key difference between Paratyphoid A and Paratyphoid B?
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Which specimen is most likely to yield a positive culture result for Enteric Fever during the first week of illness?
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Why has the Widal test fallen out of favor for diagnosing Enteric Fever?
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What is considered the first line empiric treatment for Enteric Fever?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended public health measure for preventing Enteric Fever?
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Which type of Salmonella primarily causes human infections?
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What percentage of patients may become chronic carriers of Enteric Fever after recovery?
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Which vaccine is WHO recommended for travelers to high-risk areas for Enteric Fever?
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What is the primary clinical feature of non-typhoidal Salmonella gastroenteritis?
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What role does lipopolysaccharide play in the virulence of Salmonella?
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Which group is most at risk for severe complications from non-typhoidal Salmonella infection?
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What is the recommended treatment for most cases of non-typhoidal Salmonella gastroenteritis?
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Which of the following complications is associated with non-typhoidal Salmonella, especially in immunosuppressed individuals?
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What is the primary treatment duration for Salmonella Typhi in chronic carriers?
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Which of the following is a potential complication for chronic carriers of Salmonella Typhi?
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During which week are blood cultures most likely to be positive for enteric fever?
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Which of the following represents a key feature of Paratyphoid A in comparison to Paratyphoid B?
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What type of vaccine is recommended by WHO for travelers to high-risk areas for enteric fever?
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What is an essential preventative measure against enteric fever?
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Why is the Widal test no longer a preferred method for diagnosing enteric fever?
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What treatment is suggested for enteric fever if antibiotic resistance is present?
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What is the most common source of non-typhoidal Salmonella infections in humans?
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Which method is primarily responsible for the transmission of non-typhoidal Salmonella from animals to humans?
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What is the incubation period for Salmonella gastroenteritis?
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Which of the following serovars is NOT commonly associated with Salmonella gastroenteritis?
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What term describes the ability of Salmonella to adhere to host cells?
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Which animal source is most likely to contaminate eggs with Salmonella?
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What complicates the pathogenesis of Salmonella infections?
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Which symptom is most often associated with Salmonella gastroenteritis?
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Which of the following best describes the laboratory diagnosis method for non-typhoidal Salmonella?
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What is the primary mechanism by which Shigella invades the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary advantage of using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for Salmonella typing in Ireland?
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Which of the following factors significantly increases the risk of Shigella transmission?
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Which surface antigen is specific to strains causing typhoid fever?
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What is a characteristic symptom of dysentery caused by Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1?
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What is a significant prevention method for salmonella gastroenteritis?
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What complication is most commonly associated with Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1 infection?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Shigella?
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What action should be taken after handling raw poultry to prevent salmonella infections?
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What is the typical incubation period for Shigella infection?
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Which serotype of Shigella is known for being particularly severe and often found in tropical regions?
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Which Shigella toxin is known for inhibiting protein synthesis and causing severe symptoms?
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How is Shigella primarily transmitted?
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Which practice is NOT recommended for preventing salmonella gastroenteritis?
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What type of diarrhea is associated with the early stage of infection by Shigella sonnei and flexneri?
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Which of the following is a common consequence of chronic gastritis associated with H.pylori infection?
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What is the main laboratory method for detecting H.pylori that involves the analysis of exhaled gases?
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Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended for preventing the spread of H.pylori infections?
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Which type of cancer is classified as a Class I carcinogen by WHO due to an association with H.pylori?
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Which of the following statements about serology testing for H.pylori is true?
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What is the approximate infective dose for Shigella to cause an infection?
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Which characteristic is associated with Helicobacter pylori's ability to survive in the stomach?
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What is the primary mechanism by which Helicobacter pylori increases the risk of ulcer formation?
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Which of the following statements about the prevalence of H. pylori is TRUE?
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What role does H. pylori's motility play in its pathogenesis?
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Which of the following infections is primarily caused by the Gram-negative bacilli discussed?
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What is a common characteristic that differentiates the gram-negative bacilli mentioned?
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What mode of transmission is recognized for Helicobacter pylori?
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What is the primary pathogen responsible for Enteric Fever?
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Which of the following is a step in the pathogenesis of Enteric Fever?
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What is the correct sequence of events in the pathogenesis of enteric fever caused by Salmonella?
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Which of the following statements are true regarding Salmonella species?
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The incubation period for Enteric Fever ranges from:
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What condition progresses over four weeks if untreated, characterized by gradual fever, abdominal distension, and potential serious complications?
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What is chronic carriage in relation to Salmonella? (Select all that apply)
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What is the first-line empirical treatment for Enteric Fever?
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For enteric fever, culture and PCR are primary methods; blood cultures are more likely positive in which week?
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The Widal test is less favored due to low specificity and sensitivity. It is used to detect antibodies against which two antigens?
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For chronic carriers of Salmonella typhi, which antibiotic is usually used?
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Non-Typhoidal Salmonella: Epidemiology
Incubation period ranges from
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the pathogenesis of Salmonella Gastroenteritis?
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What are possible complications of prolonged excretion after an illness caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following antigens are involved in Salmonella serotyping?
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Do Salmonella form black colonies on XLD agar and are they non-lactose fermenting?
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Which of the following is classified as Group A Shigella?
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Which of the following is classified as Group D Shigella?
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What is the most common type of Shigella in Ireland and the UK?
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What type of epithelial cells does Shigella invade in order to cause infection?
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Which serotype produces Shiga toxin leading to severe complications like HUS?
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What toxin produced by Shigella leads to watery diarrhea?
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How does Shiga toxin cause bloody diarrhea?
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Which of the following pathogens is described by the profile of watery diarrhea, vomiting, and moderate dehydration, typically being self-limiting?
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Which organism causes bacillary dysentery characterized by bloody, mucoid stools, abdominal cramps, and tenesmus?
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Which of the following pathogens has a low infectious dose and why?
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Which of the following is a curved Gram-negative bacillus that can act as an asymptomatic colonizer but may lead to gastritis and duodenal ulcer?
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What are the virulence factors of H. pylori? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following methods can be used for the detection of H. pylori? (Select all that apply)
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What kind of endoscopic test is used for H. pylori detection?
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What is the first-line treatment for H. pylori infections?
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Study Notes
Overview of Gram-Negative Bacilli
- Key species include Salmonella, Shigella, and Helicobacter.
- Important for understanding epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss epidemiology and clinical importance of Salmonella, Shigella, and H. pylori.
- Outline laboratory features and biological roles in pathogenesis.
- Describe infection pathogenesis and clinical features, recognizing complications.
- Understand laboratory diagnostics including Gram stain appearance.
- Select appropriate antimicrobial treatments and prevention measures.
Salmonella Overview
- Comprised of two main groups:
- Typhoidal Salmonella (humans only, e.g., S. typhi, S. paratyphi).
- Non-typhoidal Salmonella (humans and animals, e.g., S. enteritidis, S. typhimurium).
- Responsible for 99% of human and animal infections.
Typhoidal Salmonella
- Two types:
- S. typhi causes typhoid fever.
- S. paratyphi causes paratyphoid fever (milder).
- Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route; sources include contaminated food or water.
Non-Typhoidal Salmonella
- Causes gastroenteritis and extra-intestinal infections.
- Zoonotic transmission from animals to humans.
Pathogenesis of Enteric Fever
- Begins with ingestion and mucosal adherence.
- Salmonella utilizes fimbriae to penetrate epithelial cells.
- Survive within macrophages, leading to systemic infection via lymphatics.
- Involves multiple organ systems, culminating in a secondary bloodstream infection.
Epidemiology of Enteric Fever
- Estimated 22 million cases annually, particularly prevalent in underdeveloped areas with poor sanitation.
- Incubation period ranges from 7 to 21 days.
Clinical Features of Enteric Fever
- Progresses over four weeks if untreated:
- Week 1: Gradual fever, headache, bradycardia, constipation/diarrhea.
- Week 2: High fever (39-40°C), abdominal distension, rose spots.
- Week 3: Potential serious complications (perforation, osteomyelitis).
- Week 4: Slow recovery; lingering abdominal complications.
Chronic Carriage
- Defined by positive stool cultures for at least 12 months post-infection, occurring in up to 6% of patients.
- Chronic carriers may transmit the infection asymptomatically and have risk for gallbladder cancer.
Diagnosis of Enteric Fever
- Culture and PCR are primary methods; blood cultures are more likely positive in the first week.
- Widal test previously used but now less favored due to low specificity and sensitivity.
Treatment of Enteric Fever
- Focuses on hydration and antibiotic therapy; Ceftriaxone is the first-line empirical treatment.
- Approximately 6% of patients may develop chronic carriage post-treatment.
Prevention of Enteric Fever
- Essential public health measures include ensuring safe drinking water and hygienic food handling.
- Vaccination recommended for travelers to high-risk regions, using either a subunit or live attenuated oral vaccine.
Gram-Negative Bacilli Overview
- Key genera: Salmonella, Shigella, Helicobacter
- Important group in clinical microbiology, particularly in undergraduate medicine.
Salmonella Typhi
- Chronic carriage defined as positive stool cultures persistently for 12 months post-disease.
- Incidence of chronic carriers can be up to 6%, with indefinite transmission potential.
- Often asymptomatic but carries risk for gallbladder cancer.
- Treatment involves ciprofloxacin for at least one month.
- Chronic carriers prohibited from food industry employment.
Paratyphoid Fever
- Paratyphoid A presents similarly to typhoid but rarely includes rose spots and is less severe.
- Paratyphoid B typically leads to diarrheal illness.
Enteric Fever: Diagnosis
- Diagnostic methods include culture and PCR of blood, faeces, urine, and bone marrow.
- Blood cultures are 80% positive in the first week, dropping to 20-30% in the third week.
- Widal test, previously a mainstay for diagnosis, offers poor sensitivity and specificity.
Enteric Fever: Treatment
- Initial management focuses on fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Antibiotics administered for 10-14 days, with ceftriaxone recommended as the first-line treatment.
- Increasing resistance to antibiotics like ciprofloxacin is noted, especially with XDR typhoid fever in Pakistan.
- Chronic carrier status persists in up to 6% of resolved patients.
Enteric Fever: Prevention
- Public health initiatives promote safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal.
- Good food hygiene practices and hand hygiene are critical.
- Travel precautions: "boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it."
- WHO-recommended vaccines: Vi polysaccharide (subunit) and live attenuated oral vaccine for high-risk areas.
Salmonella Classification
- Salmonella species include Salmonella bongori and Salmonella enterica with multiple subspecies.
- Typhoidal Salmonella refers to human-only strains such as S.typhi and S.paratyphi.
- Non-typhoidal Salmonella includes S.typhimurium, S.enteritidis, and others, affecting both humans and animals.
Non-Typhoidal Salmonella: Epidemiology
- Over 2,200 serovars are documented, primarily sourced from animals and environmental GIT.
- Transmission routes include foodborne infection and faecal-oral spread.
- Incubation period ranges from 18 to 72 hours.
Salmonella Gastroenteritis: Food Sources
- Poultry is the most common source, with up to 20% contamination.
- Eggs may carry pathogens through infected poultry.
- Beef and unpasteurized milk also represent significant contamination sources.
Salmonella Gastroenteritis: Pathogenesis
- Infection begins with ingestion followed by adherence via complex gene interactions and fimbriae.
- Strains induce epithelial cell internalization and replicate within phagosomes, triggering inflammatory responses.
Clinical Features of Salmonella Gastroenteritis
- Abrupt onset with symptoms typically lasting 3-7 days, including diarrhea, nausea, and malaise.
- Severe forms can lead to dehydration, especially in vulnerable populations.
Non-Typhoidal Salmonellae: Chronic Excretion and Complications
- Prolonged excretion can occur for up to 4 weeks post-illness.
- Risks heightened by factors like antibiotics, HIV, or inflammatory gut diseases.
- Possible complications: bloodstream infections, systemic diseases, osteomyelitis, meningitis, and reactive arthritis.
Management of Salmonella Gastroenteritis
- Fluid and electrolyte replacement are essential; antibiotics reserved for severe cases.
- Supportive care is the primary treatment for most individuals.
Gram-Negative Bacilli Overview
- Includes important pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, and Helicobacter.
- Gram-negative bacilli are categorized under Enterobacterales.
Prevention of Salmonella Gastroenteritis
- Hand hygiene is crucial after handling reptiles, birds, and raw poultry.
- Maintain good food hygiene practices:
- Wash hands, boards, utensils after raw meat contact.
- Wash hands between different food handling (meat and vegetables).
- Thoroughly wash fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Cook food to safe temperatures.
- Keep refrigerators below 4°C.
- Ensure foods are stored at appropriate temperatures (hot foods hot, cold foods cold).
Salmonella Laboratory Diagnosis
- Direct PCR testing on feces is becoming more common for non-typhoidal salmonella.
- Stool and blood cultures are traditional methods for diagnosis.
- Serotyping through antigen testing is utilized to identify specific serotypes via specialized reference laboratories.
Salmonella Serotyping
- Involves identifying surface antigens:
- O (cell wall), H (flagellar), K (capsular).
- Vi antigen is a specialized K antigen found mainly in typhoid fever strains.
- Since 2018, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is preferred over serotyping in Ireland for typing Salmonella isolates, aiding outbreak investigations.
Shigella Overview
- Exclusively human reservoir; consists of four major groups:
- Group A: S. dysenteriae (most severe, 12 serotypes).
- Group B: S. flexneri (6 serotypes).
- Group C: S. boydii (18 serotypes).
- Group D: S. sonnei (1 serotype; most common in UK/Ireland).
Shigella Pathogenesis and Virulence
- Infection typically confined to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Invades mucosal cells in colon using pinocytosis and travels cell-to-cell.
- Very low infective dose, making it highly contagious.
- Produces enterotoxins causing watery diarrhea; S. dysenteriae serotype 1 produces Shiga toxin leading to severe complications like HUS.
Shigella Epidemiology
- Transmitted via the fecal-oral route; linked to poor sanitation.
- Common in crowded conditions such as prisons, and through foodborne sources (untreated/uncooked products).
- Incubation period ranges from 24-72 hours.
Shigella Clinical Features
- Symptoms vary with strains:
- Shigella sonnei and flexneri: Profile watery diarrhea, vomiting, moderate dehydration; generally self-limiting.
- Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1: Causes bacillary dysentery with bloody, mucoid stools, abdominal cramps, and tenesmus.
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- Shigella Complications
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Intestinal complications such as toxic megacolon or perforation.
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Serious bloodstream infections, particularly in malnourished infants from S. dysenteriae.
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Potential convulsions, GI cancers, and other complications like MALT lymphoma.
Detection of Helicobacter pylori
- Laboratory detection methods include:
- Fecal antigen testing.
- Serological tests (remain positive for life).
- Culture is uncommon due to challenging growth conditions (microaerophilic).
- Endoscopy for biopsy with rapid urease test (CLO test) and histological examination is also utilized.
Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli Overview
- Key examples: Salmonella, Shigella, Helicobacter.
- Significant in clinical microbiology for undergraduate medicine.
Infective Doses
- Salmonella: approximately 10^5 bacteria needed for infection.
- Shigella: very low infective dose, around 10 bacteria.
- E. coli O157:H7: less than 10 required to cause infection.
- Campylobacter jejuni: approximately 500 bacteria needed.
Helicobacter pylori
- Curved Gram-negative bacillus.
- Asymptomatic colonizer but can lead to gastritis and duodenal ulcers.
- Affects about 50% of the global population; prevalent in peptic ulcer cases (70%).
- Higher rates in Africa (70%), South America (69%), and Western Asia (66%); lower in Oceania (24%), Western Europe (34%), and Northern America (37%).
- Transmission occurs through unclear pathways, likely person-to-person and faecal-oral routes.
Virulence Factors of H. pylori
- Produces urease, which neutralizes gastric acid by hydrolysing urea into ammonia.
- Motile due to spiral shape, flagella, and mucolytic enzymes aiding in mucus penetration.
- Adheres specifically to gastric epithelium via receptor-mediated adhesion.
Pathogenesis of H. pylori
- Adheres to gastric mucosa; can show patchy colonization patterns.
- Urease activity aids survival in acidic stomach environment.
- Causes chronic inflammation leading to gastritis, with potential consequences like ulceration and MALT lymphoma.
Clinical Features and Complications
- Often asymptomatic but can cause acute gastritis characterized by dyspepsia.
- Long-term effects include chronic gastritis, gastric atrophy leading to various deficiencies (iron, vitamin B12), and increased risk of gastric cancer, classified as a Class I carcinogen by WHO in 1994.
- Duodenal ulcers occur more frequently than gastric ulcers.
Detection Methods
- Laboratory tests: faecal antigen testing, serology (permanently positive), and difficult culture methods.
- Endoscopic biopsy options: rapid urease test (CLO test), histological examination.
- Urea breath test used for detection.
Treatment Overview
- Adhere to treatment guidelines specific to H. pylori infections.
- Recommendations exist from the Irish Helicobacter pylori Working Group for adult patients.
Prevention Strategies
- Understanding transmission methods is crucial; focus on hygiene practices.
- Emphasize hand washing, especially when preparing food.
- Screen and treat patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms to limit family exposure.
- Ensure complete therapy is undertaken by patients to enhance treatment success.
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This quiz focuses on Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli, including key genera like Salmonella, Shigella, and Helicobacter. Designed for Year 2 undergraduate medical students, it will help enhance your understanding of these important pathogens in clinical microbiology. Get ready to test your knowledge and application of these concepts!
