Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance
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What does the term 'antimicrobial agent' encompass?

  • Only antiviral drugs
  • Only antibiotics
  • Only antifungal medications
  • Any agent that targets microorganisms, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals (correct)

    • Which of the following is a mechanism of acquired resistance in bacteria?

  • Modification of target site (correct)
  • Alteration of metabolic pathways
  • Resistance due to environmental factors
  • Natural resistance present in certain species

    • Which testing method is NOT commonly used for detecting β-lactamases?

  • Nitrocefin test
  • Cephalosporin disk test
  • PCR for specific genes
  • Oxacillin agar screen (correct)

    • What type of specimen is considered unsatisfactory for anaerobic culture?

    <p>Swabs from superficial wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Vancomycin resistance detection is accurate?

    <p>PCR specifically targets the van A gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of β-lactam resistance mechanism is associated with bacteria producing enzymes that destroy antibiotics?

    <p>Extended Spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an antibiogram?

    <p>To guide treatment decisions based on antibiotic effectiveness against specific pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anaerobic media selectively supports the growth of Gram-positive anaerobes?

    <p>Phenylethyl Alcohol Blood Agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

    <p>It can be detected using the Cefoxitin disk test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of mycobacteria is characterized by growth in light and dark conditions?

    <p>Scotochromogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immune response is primarily involved in the body's reaction to tuberculosis?

    <p>Delayed-type hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to detect the immune response to tuberculosis by measuring interferon-γ production?

    <p>Interferon-γ Release Assays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is commonly used for antibiotic susceptibility testing against M.tuberculosis?

    <p>Proportion Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis is associated with Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)?

    <p>L1, L2, L3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary vector for Borrelia hermsii, the causative agent of tick-borne relapsing fever?

    <p>Soft ticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon of Biological False Positives (BFPs) in nontreponemal tests attributed to?

    <p>Autoimmune diseases and other infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Darkfield microscopy in the diagnosis of syphilis?

    <p>Direct visualization of T.pallidum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding Chlamydia species is incorrect?

    <p>They can replicate without a host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a classic symptom of tertiary syphilis?

    <p>Gummas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of reproduction for Reticulate Bodies (RB)?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic differentiates Mycoplasma species from most other bacteria?

    <p>Sterol-containing membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of Inclusion Bodies in infected host cells?

    <p>Locations for both EBs and RBs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infections are primarily caused by Mycoplasma species?

    <p>Respiratory and urogenital infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Mycoplasma species resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics?

    <p>They lack a cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs after Reticulate Bodies (RBs) complete replication within the host cell?

    <p>They convert back into elementary bodies (EBs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of media do Mycoplasma species require for growth?

    <p>Enriched media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features makes Mycoplasma species some of the smallest self-replicating organisms?

    <p>Minimal genomic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the defining characteristics of Reticulate Bodies (RB) within infected cells?

    <p>They can undergo binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of Mycoplasma membranes that distinguishes them from most other bacteria?

    <p>Incorporation of sterols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which media type is specifically selective for Bacteroides fragilis by using bile to inhibit other species?

    <p>Bacteroides Bile-Esculin Agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the chemicals in an anaerobic jar do to create an anaerobic atmosphere?

    <p>Remove oxygen via chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tests differentiates between catalase-positive and catalase-negative anaerobes?

    <p>Catalase Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using sodium hydroxide in the decontamination process of clinical specimens?

    <p>To remove non-mycobacterial contaminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of staining requires heating to help carbol fuchsin penetrate the mycobacterial cell wall?

    <p>Ziehl-Neelsen Staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pyrazinamidase test in mycobacterial identification?

    <p>To assess the breakdown of pyrazinamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Runyon group is characterized by species that produce pigment upon light exposure?

    <p>Group I (Photochromogens)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the CDC rating system for acid-fast bacilli, what does a rating of 3+ indicate?

    <p>100–999 AFB per 100 fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strain of Clostridium is commonly identified on Egg Yolk Agar due to its fat breakdown capabilities?

    <p>Clostridium perfringens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic differentiates Mycobacterium species from other bacteria in terms of their cell wall structure?

    <p>Rich in mycolic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of resistance is naturally present in certain bacterial species, such as Mycoplasma?

    <p>Intrinsic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which bacteria inactivate antibiotics through the production of enzymes?

    <p>Inactivation by enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is utilized for detecting specific genes associated with β-lactamase production in bacteria?

    <p>PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resistance mechanism is characterized by the alteration of an antibiotic's target site, such as the modification of PBP in MRSA?

    <p>Modification of target site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Extended Spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) provide resistance against which class of antibiotics?

    <p>β-lactams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specimen type is considered the best for anaerobic culture due to lower contamination risk?

    <p>Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Kanamycin-Vancomycin Blood Agar in microbiological studies?

    <p>To selectively grow Gram-negative anaerobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a key difference between the Nitrocefin test and the PCR method for detecting β-lactamase?

    <p>Nitrocefin test measures enzyme activity, while PCR detects specific genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the Phenylethyl Alcohol Blood Agar makes it effective for its intended purpose?

    <p>It inhibits the growth of Gram-negative aerobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Reticulate Bodies (RB) in the life cycle of Chlamydia?

    <p>To replicate and divide within the host cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Mycoplasma species from most other bacteria?

    <p>Lack of a cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Reticulate Bodies (RBs) at the end of their replication cycle?

    <p>They reorganize into Elementary Bodies (EBs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Mycoplasma species typically grow in laboratory conditions?

    <p>Using enriched media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes Inclusion Bodies in infected host cells?

    <p>They contain both Elementary Bodies (EBs) and Reticulate Bodies (RBs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason for the pathogenicity of Mycoplasma species?

    <p>The absence of a cell wall impacting immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Mycoplasma species typically resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics?

    <p>They lack the target structure for the antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature makes Mycoplasma membranes distinct from most bacteria?

    <p>They contain sterols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infections are predominantly caused by Mycoplasma species?

    <p>Respiratory and urogenital infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of reproduction for Reticulate Bodies (RB)?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which media is specifically designed for the identification of anaerobes capable of breaking down fats?

    <p>Egg Yolk Agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of Mycobacteria makes them resistant to decolorization during staining procedures?

    <p>Mycolic acid-rich cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biochemical test differentiates between Clostridium (catalase-negative) and Bacteroides (catalase-positive)?

    <p>Catalase Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Tween 80 Hydrolysis test in mycobacterial identification?

    <p>To assess the ability to hydrolyze Tween 80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anaerobic environment creation method involves removing air and replacing it with nitrogen?

    <p>Evacuation and Replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agar is commonly used for cultivating mycobacteria and is known for its slow growth rates?

    <p>Lowenstein-Jensen Agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tests helps differentiate Bacteroides fragilis from other anaerobes based on its indole production?

    <p>Indole Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is primarily caused by Clostridiodes difficile?

    <p>Pseudomembranous colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of antibiotic resistance testing uses Disk Diffusion and Etest techniques for evaluating anaerobes?

    <p>Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a CDC rating of 2+ for acid-fast bacilli indicate regarding their presence in a given field?

    <p>10–99 AFB per 100 fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinguishing feature of Group III mycobacteria?

    <p>They do not produce pigment under any conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does M.tuberculosis primarily enter the human body?

    <p>Through respiratory droplets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which testing method is considered a second-line drug for treating tuberculosis?

    <p>Fluoroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of test utilizes purified protein derivative (PPD) to assess TB exposure?

    <p>Tuberculin Skin Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)?

    <p>Resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main vector responsible for transmitting Borrelia burgdorferi associated with Lyme Disease?

    <p>Black-legged tick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the life cycle stages of Chlamydia species?

    <p>Infectious elementary body and metabolically active reticulate body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microscopy is used for the direct visualization of Treponema pallidum?

    <p>Darkfield Microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test would confirm a syphilis infection after a positive nontreponemal test result?

    <p>FTA-ABS Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biological false positive (BFP) can occur during nontreponemal testing?

    <p>From autoimmune diseases or pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance

    • Antibiotic: Substance killing or inhibiting bacterial growth.
    • Antimicrobial agent: Broader term encompassing antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals that target microorganisms.
    • Antiviral agents (HIV): Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), protease inhibitors, integrase inhibitors.
    • Antiviral agents (other): Acyclovir (Herpes), Oseltamivir (Influenza).

    Types of Resistance

    • Environmental resistance: Resistance due to environmental factors.
    • Intrinsic resistance: Naturally present in some bacteria (e.g., Mycoplasma).
    • Acquired resistance: Developed through mutations or gene transfer.

    Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance

    • Target site modification: Bacteria alter the antibiotic's target (e.g., MRSA's altered penicillin-binding protein (PBP)).
    • Enzyme inactivation: Bacteria produce enzymes that destroy antibiotics (e.g., beta-lactamases).
    • Efflux pumps: Bacteria pump out antibiotics, reducing their effectiveness.

    β-Lactamase Detection

    • Methods: Nitrocefin test, cephalosporin disk diffusion, PCR for specific genes (e.g., mecA for MRSA).

    Serum Bactericidal Test (SBT)

    • Measures serum's ability to kill bacteria after antibiotic treatment.

    Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Detection

    • Tests: Oxacillin agar screen, cefoxitin disk test, chromogenic media.

    Vancomycin Resistance Detection

    • Tested via PCR (van A gene) or disk diffusion.

    β-Lactam Resistance Mechanisms

    • Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs): Resistant to many β-lactams.
    • AmpC: β-lactamase produced by some Gram-negative bacteria.
    • Carbapenemases: β-lactamase conferring resistance to carbapenems.

    Antibiogram

    • Profile showing antibiotic effectiveness against a specific pathogen, guiding treatment decisions.

    Anaerobic Culture

    Specimen Collection

    • Best specimens: Deep aspirates (e.g., abscess, body cavities), tissue biopsies, blood.
    • Unsuitable specimens: Swabs from superficial wounds or the mouth (contaminated by aerobic bacteria).

    Anaerobic Media

    • Anaerobic blood agar: Supports various anaerobes (Bacteroides, Clostridium).
    • Phenylethyl alcohol blood agar: Selective for Gram-positive anaerobes.
    • Kanamycin-vancomycin blood agar: Selective for Gram-negative anaerobes (especially Bacteroides fragilis).
    • Paromomycin-vancomycin laked blood agar: Selective for Gram-negative anaerobes, inhibits Gram-positive bacteria.
    • Thioglycollate: Supports both aerobic and anaerobic growth, creating an oxygen gradient.
    • Bacteroides bile-esculin agar: Selective for Bacteroides fragilis.
    • Egg yolk agar: Identifies anaerobes breaking down fats (often used for Clostridium perfringens).

    Creating an Anaerobic Environment

    • Anaerobic jar: Uses chemicals (hydrogen, palladium) to remove oxygen.
    • Evacuation and replacement: Removes oxygen from a sealed container and replaces it with an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen).
    • Glove box: Sealed chamber removing oxygen and replacing with nitrogen.

    Biochemical Reactions

    • Catalase test: Differentiates Clostridium (negative) from Bacteroides (positive).
    • Indole test: Identifies Bacteroides fragilis (negative).
    • Sugar fermentation: Identifies species based on sugar fermentation and acid production.

    Selective Antibiotic Disks

    • Kanamycin disk: Helps identify anaerobes like Bacteroides fragilis.
    • Vancomycin disk: Selective for Gram-negative anaerobes.
    • Clindamycin disk: Helps differentiate Clostridium species.

    Clostridiodes difficile

    • Disease: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis.
    • Identification: Toxin A/B testing, glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) assay, nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT).

    Gram-Positive Non-Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacilli

    • Actinomyces israelii: Causes actinomycosis (sulfur granules in pus).
    • Bifidobacterium: Used as a probiotic.
    • Cutibacterium acnes: Associated with acne and medical device infections.
    • Lactobacillus: Rarely pathogenic, but can cause endocarditis.

    Identification of Anaerobic Cocci

    • Gram stain: Identifying cocci (clusters, pairs) helps differentiate species.
    • Antibiotic susceptibility: Helps identify resistance patterns.

    Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing for Anaerobes

    • Disk diffusion and Etest: Common methods for assessing antibiotic resistance in anaerobes.
    • Narrow-spectrum antibiotics: Often tested for species like Clostridium and Bacteroides fragilis.

    Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)

    • Mycobacterial cell wall: Unique mycolic acid content makes them resistant to acid-alcohol decolorization (acid-fast).
    • Safety measures: Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) for M. tuberculosis and other infectious mycobacteria. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 masks, gloves, and lab coats.
    • Digestion and decontamination: Liquefying samples (e.g., sputum with N-acetyl-L-cysteine) and removing non-mycobacterial contaminants (using sodium hydroxide).

    Media for Cultivating Mycobacteria

    • Lowenstein-Jensen: Egg-based, selective, for long-term cultivation.
    • Middlebrook Agar: Faster growth, broader recovery.
    • Coagulase agar: Used for M. leprae.

    Staining Methods

    • Kinyoun: Cold method, higher carbol fuchsin and phenol concentration, no heating.
    • Ziehl-Neelsen: Hot method, heating required for the carbol fuchsin to penetrate the waxy cell wall.

    CDC AFB Rating

    • Categorizes the number of acid-fast bacilli per 100 fields (1+, 2+, 3+, 4+).

    Assays for Mycobacteria

    • Photochromogenicity: Pigmented production in response to light.
    • Niacin accumulation: Detection of niacin production to differentiate species.
    • Nitrate reduction: Detecting nitrate reduction to nitrite to differentiate species.
    • Heat-stable catalase: Determining catalase activity distinguishes M. tuberculosis from M. avium.
    • Tween 80 hydrolysis: Assessing Tween 80 hydrolysis to differentiate species.
    • Arylsulfatase: Species differentiation based on arylsulfatase hydrolysis.
    • Pyrazinamidase: Testing for pyrazinamide breakdown to identify M. tuberculosis.

    Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)

    • Characteristics: Slow-growing, specific media for identification, lower virulence than M. tuberculosis.
    • Common infections include pulmonary, lymphadenitis, and skin infections, associated with immunocompromised individuals.

    Runyon Groups

    • Photochromogens: Pigment produced with light (e.g., M. kansasii).
    • Scotochromogens: Pigment produced in light and dark (e.g., M. scrofulaceum).
    • Non-photochromogens: No pigment formation (e.g., M. avium).
    • Rapid growers: Growth in less than 7 days (e.g., M. fortuitum).

    Tuberculosis (TB)

    • Infection and transmission: Airborne droplets from an active TB case infecting the lungs initially, potentially spreading.
    • Cell-mediated immunity: Immune response forms granulomas around the bacteria.
    • Tuberculin skin test (TST): Detects TB exposure using purified protein derivative (PPD).
    • Interferon-γ release assays (IGRA): Measures immune response using interferon-γ and M. tuberculosis antigens.

    Molecular Diagnostics for Mycobacteria

    • PCR: Rapid identification and resistance detection.

    TB Treatment and Drug Resistance

    • First-line drugs: Isoniazid, Rifampin, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide.
    • Second-line drugs: Fluoroquinolones, Linezolid, Amikacin.
    • Drug resistance: Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) targets isoniazid and rifampin.

    Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing for M. tuberculosis

    • Methods: Proportion method, MGIT (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube), Etest (to determine MIC).

    Borrelia Borreliosis

    Relapsing Fever

    • Etiologic agents: Borrelia recurrentis (louse-borne), or Borrelia hermsii (tick-borne).
    • Transmission: B. recurrentis via body lice, B. hermsii via soft ticks.

    Lyme Disease

    • Etiologic agent: Borrelia burgdorferi (North America), Borrelia afzelii, B. garinii (Europe/Asia).
    • Vector: Black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis).

    Lyme Disease Transmission and Diagnosis

    • Transmission: Infected tick bite, bacteria enter bloodstream from host.
    • Diagnosis: ELISA (detects Borrelia antibodies), Western Blot (confirms), PCR (detects Borrelia DNA; especially late stages). Microscopy (detecting Borrelia in samples).

    Relapsing Fever Diagnostic

    • Diagnosis: Microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood smears (detecting spirochetes). PCR (detecting Borrelia DNA).

    Laboratory Methods for Syphilis Diagnosis

    • Primary: Direct visualization (darkfield microscopy, PCR).
    • Secondary: Serologic testing (RPR, VDRL) and clinical signs (e.g., rash).
    • Tertiary: Clinical symptoms (e.g., gummas) and serologic tests (FTA-ABS, TPPA).

    Treponemal vs. Nontreponemal Tests

    • Treponemal: Detect antibodies specific to T. pallidum (FTA-ABS, TPPA).
    • Nontreponemal: Detect antibodies against components of damaged cells (e.g., RPR, VDRL).

    Principles of Syphilis Tests

    • RPR: Nontreponemal, detects reagin antibodies, inexpensive, screening.
    • VDRL: Similar to RPR, screening and monitoring.
    • TPPA: Treponemal, confirms infection by detecting specific antibodies.
    • FTA-Abs: Treponemal for confirmation, high specificity.
    • MHA-TP: Another treponemal syphilis confirmation test.

    Biological False Positives (BFPs)

    • Nontreponemal tests (RPR, VDRL) can be affected by autoimmune diseases, pregnancy, or other infections.
    • Positive treponemal tests (TPPA, FTA-ABS) confirm syphilis in cases with potential BFP.

    Chlamydia

    • Characteristics: Obligate intracellular parasites, unique cell wall (no peptidoglycan), two-stage life cycle (infectious EB and metabolically active RB), DNA and RNA.
    • Serovars (Chlamydia trachomatis): L1, L2, L3 (LGV; genital ulcers, lymph node swelling); D-K (NGU; urethritis, common STI).
    • Life cycle: EB enters host, forms RBs, inclusion bodies form, EBs reform. Release to infect new host.

    Mycoplasma

    • No cell wall: Resistant to beta-lactams.
    • Small size.
    • Sterol-containing membranes.
    • Cultivation: Requires enriched media, often slow-growing.
    • Pathogenicity: Respiratory and urogenital infections.

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