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What is the primary reason for the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria?
What is the primary reason for the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria?
- A decrease in funding for research into new antibiotics.
- Spontaneous genetic mutations in bacteria.
- The overuse and misuse of antibiotics. (correct)
- Improved hygiene practices in hospitals.
According to the information, which of the following is a major contributor to antibiotic overuse?
According to the information, which of the following is a major contributor to antibiotic overuse?
- Over-the-counter availability of strong antibiotics.
- Strict regulations on antibiotic prescriptions for human use.
- Limited access to antibiotics in developing countries.
- Continuous use of antibiotics in livestock feed. (correct)
What does antimicrobial resistance (AMR) refer to?
What does antimicrobial resistance (AMR) refer to?
- The ability of microbes to no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines. (correct)
- The reduction in the effectiveness of vaccines against viral infections.
- The process of developing new antimicrobial drugs.
- The human body's inability to absorb antimicrobial medicines.
Approximately what percentage of total antibiotic use is attributed to animals?
Approximately what percentage of total antibiotic use is attributed to animals?
Which action would be LEAST effective in combating antibiotic resistance?
Which action would be LEAST effective in combating antibiotic resistance?
A hospital notices an increase in infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Considering the provided context, what is the MOST likely contributing factor?
A hospital notices an increase in infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Considering the provided context, what is the MOST likely contributing factor?
If new regulations successfully reduced antibiotic use in animals by 50%, what would be the MOST likely outcome?
If new regulations successfully reduced antibiotic use in animals by 50%, what would be the MOST likely outcome?
What is the relationship between antibiotic overuse and the effectiveness of major medical innovations?
What is the relationship between antibiotic overuse and the effectiveness of major medical innovations?
According to the provided information, what is the minimum number of antimicrobial categories a microbe must be non-susceptible to in order to be classified as Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)?
According to the provided information, what is the minimum number of antimicrobial categories a microbe must be non-susceptible to in order to be classified as Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)?
Based on the definitions, which of the following microbes would be classified as XDR?
Based on the definitions, which of the following microbes would be classified as XDR?
If a bacterial species exhibits resistance to at least one agent in every antimicrobial category, how would it be classified?
If a bacterial species exhibits resistance to at least one agent in every antimicrobial category, how would it be classified?
A newly discovered bacterium is tested against a panel of 10 different antimicrobial categories. It shows resistance to one agent in 7 of these categories. According to the definitions provided, how should this bacterium be classified?
A newly discovered bacterium is tested against a panel of 10 different antimicrobial categories. It shows resistance to one agent in 7 of these categories. According to the definitions provided, how should this bacterium be classified?
A researcher isolates a bacterial strain that is resistant to several antibiotics. After conducting susceptibility testing, they find that the strain is only susceptible to agents in two antimicrobial categories. Which classification best describes this strain?
A researcher isolates a bacterial strain that is resistant to several antibiotics. After conducting susceptibility testing, they find that the strain is only susceptible to agents in two antimicrobial categories. Which classification best describes this strain?
What is the primary difference between intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance?
What is the primary difference between intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance?
Which mechanism of antibiotic resistance directly involves the breakdown of the antibiotic molecule?
Which mechanism of antibiotic resistance directly involves the breakdown of the antibiotic molecule?
Beta-lactamases confer resistance to which class of antibiotics?
Beta-lactamases confer resistance to which class of antibiotics?
A bacterium acquires resistance to an antibiotic through the acquisition of a new gene. Which type of resistance is this?
A bacterium acquires resistance to an antibiotic through the acquisition of a new gene. Which type of resistance is this?
A bacterium that is naturally unaffected by a certain antibiotic has what kind of resistance?
A bacterium that is naturally unaffected by a certain antibiotic has what kind of resistance?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that leads to acquired antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that leads to acquired antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
If a bacterium develops resistance to an antibiotic due to a change in its DNA sequence during replication, this would be an example of:
If a bacterium develops resistance to an antibiotic due to a change in its DNA sequence during replication, this would be an example of:
Which resistance mechanism allows bacteria to deactivate antibiotics like penicillins?
Which resistance mechanism allows bacteria to deactivate antibiotics like penicillins?
Which mechanism allows bacteria to resist antibiotics by altering the antibiotic's binding site?
Which mechanism allows bacteria to resist antibiotics by altering the antibiotic's binding site?
How does the presence of PBP2a contribute to antibiotic resistance in MRSA?
How does the presence of PBP2a contribute to antibiotic resistance in MRSA?
Which of the following mechanisms enables bacteria to resist antibiotics by reducing the number of entry points for the drug?
Which of the following mechanisms enables bacteria to resist antibiotics by reducing the number of entry points for the drug?
What role do energy-dependent efflux pumps play in bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
What role do energy-dependent efflux pumps play in bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
A bacterium becomes resistant to erythromycin through methylation of its 23S rRNA. Which general resistance mechanism does this exemplify?
A bacterium becomes resistant to erythromycin through methylation of its 23S rRNA. Which general resistance mechanism does this exemplify?
A bacterial strain has developed resistance to streptomycin due to a mutation in a protein within the 30S ribosomal subunit. How does this mutation confer resistance?
A bacterial strain has developed resistance to streptomycin due to a mutation in a protein within the 30S ribosomal subunit. How does this mutation confer resistance?
A researcher discovers a new bacterial strain that is resistant to a specific antibiotic. Upon investigation, it is found that the bacteria have fewer porins in their outer membrane compared to susceptible strains. Which resistance mechanism is most likely at play?
A researcher discovers a new bacterial strain that is resistant to a specific antibiotic. Upon investigation, it is found that the bacteria have fewer porins in their outer membrane compared to susceptible strains. Which resistance mechanism is most likely at play?
A bacterium increases the production of efflux pumps. What is the direct consequence of this increased production regarding antibiotic resistance?
A bacterium increases the production of efflux pumps. What is the direct consequence of this increased production regarding antibiotic resistance?
Trimethoprim resistance is primarily attributed to mutations affecting which bacterial enzyme?
Trimethoprim resistance is primarily attributed to mutations affecting which bacterial enzyme?
Quinolones' mechanism of action involves inhibiting which of the following bacterial enzymes?
Quinolones' mechanism of action involves inhibiting which of the following bacterial enzymes?
Rifampin's effectiveness is diminished when a bacterium develops resistance through mutations affecting:
Rifampin's effectiveness is diminished when a bacterium develops resistance through mutations affecting:
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which bacteria develop resistance to quinolones?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which bacteria develop resistance to quinolones?
Why is the environment a significant factor in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Why is the environment a significant factor in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection resistant to rifampin. Which mechanism of resistance is most likely present in the bacteria?
A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection resistant to rifampin. Which mechanism of resistance is most likely present in the bacteria?
A research study aims to identify new targets for antibiotics. Based on the information, which bacterial enzyme would be a suitable target to inhibit bacterial replication?
A research study aims to identify new targets for antibiotics. Based on the information, which bacterial enzyme would be a suitable target to inhibit bacterial replication?
A new drug is designed to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in bacteria. What specific effect would this drug have on bacterial metabolism?
A new drug is designed to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in bacteria. What specific effect would this drug have on bacterial metabolism?
A hospital microbiology lab identifies a Gram-negative rod that is resistant to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems. Which of the following organisms is MOST likely to be the cause?
A hospital microbiology lab identifies a Gram-negative rod that is resistant to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems. Which of the following organisms is MOST likely to be the cause?
A patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The lab isolates Escherichia coli that is resistant to carbapenems. This isolate would be classified as which of the following?
A patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The lab isolates Escherichia coli that is resistant to carbapenems. This isolate would be classified as which of the following?
A patient's bacterial isolate shows non-susceptibility to all antimicrobial agents tested across all categories. According to the information, how would this be defined?
A patient's bacterial isolate shows non-susceptibility to all antimicrobial agents tested across all categories. According to the information, how would this be defined?
Which of the following bacterial infections poses the GREATEST challenge for treatment due to its resistance to nearly all available antibiotics?
Which of the following bacterial infections poses the GREATEST challenge for treatment due to its resistance to nearly all available antibiotics?
An elderly patient in a nursing home develops pneumonia. Sputum cultures grow a Gram-negative rod identified as Klebsiella pneumoniae. The lab reports that the isolate is resistant to carbapenems but susceptible to colistin and tigecycline. How would you classify this isolate?
An elderly patient in a nursing home develops pneumonia. Sputum cultures grow a Gram-negative rod identified as Klebsiella pneumoniae. The lab reports that the isolate is resistant to carbapenems but susceptible to colistin and tigecycline. How would you classify this isolate?
A hospital is experiencing an outbreak of infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Which measure would be MOST effective in preventing the spread of CRE to other patients?
A hospital is experiencing an outbreak of infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Which measure would be MOST effective in preventing the spread of CRE to other patients?
Consider a scenario where a new bacterial strain shows resistance to three different classes of antibiotics. How should this strain be categorized?
Consider a scenario where a new bacterial strain shows resistance to three different classes of antibiotics. How should this strain be categorized?
If a bacterial isolate is resistant to all but one class of antibiotics ($Class A$), how would you classify it based on the provided definitions?
If a bacterial isolate is resistant to all but one class of antibiotics ($Class A$), how would you classify it based on the provided definitions?
Flashcards
Intrinsic Resistance
Intrinsic Resistance
The innate ability of a bacterium to resist a class of antibiotics.
Acquired Resistance
Acquired Resistance
When bacteria develop resistance by gaining drug-resistant genes, either through mutation or transfer.
Mutational Resistance
Mutational Resistance
Resistance due to changes in the bacteria's DNA sequence.
Transferable Resistance
Transferable Resistance
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Enzymatic Degradation
Enzymatic Degradation
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Beta-Lactamases
Beta-Lactamases
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Penicillins
Penicillins
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Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins
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Major Medical Innovation
Major Medical Innovation
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Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Bacteria
Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Bacteria
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Bacterial Resistance
Bacterial Resistance
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Antibiotic Overuse
Antibiotic Overuse
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Antibiotic Misuse
Antibiotic Misuse
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
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Overprescribing
Overprescribing
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Continuous Use in Livestock Feed
Continuous Use in Livestock Feed
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MDR Definition
MDR Definition
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XDR Definition
XDR Definition
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MDR Bugs
MDR Bugs
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XDR Bugs
XDR Bugs
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AMR Determinants
AMR Determinants
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Drug Target Modification
Drug Target Modification
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Ribosomal Mutation
Ribosomal Mutation
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rRNA Methylation
rRNA Methylation
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PBP2a Resistance
PBP2a Resistance
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Reduced Permeability
Reduced Permeability
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Active Export of Drug
Active Export of Drug
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Efflux Pumps
Efflux Pumps
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Resistance Mechanism
Resistance Mechanism
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Trimethoprim resistance
Trimethoprim resistance
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Quinolone resistance
Quinolone resistance
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Rifampin resistance
Rifampin resistance
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DNA gyrase/topoisomerase IV
DNA gyrase/topoisomerase IV
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Dihydrofolate reductase
Dihydrofolate reductase
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Rifampin MOA
Rifampin MOA
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Quinolones MOA
Quinolones MOA
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Trimethoprim MOA
Trimethoprim MOA
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Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)
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Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR)
Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR)
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Pan-Drug Resistant (PDR)
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MRSA
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VRE
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CRE
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CRPA
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CRAB
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Study Notes
Antibiotic Resistance
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites cease responding to antimicrobial medicines
- According to a 2022 Lancet study, antimicrobial resistance directly led to 1.27 million deaths in 2019
- In 2019, antimicrobial resistance played a role in 4.95 million deaths
Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics are a major medical innovation saving millions of lives
- Overuse, antibiotic resistance develops
Antibiotic Overuse
- Overprescribing
- Continuous use in livestock feed accounts for 70% of antibiotic use in animals
Antibiotic Classification
- Bactericidal agents kill bacteria directly
- Bacteriostatic agents inhibit bacterial growth
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against a wide variety of bacteria
- Narrow-spectrum antibiotics target specific types of bacteria
- Bacteriostatic Antibiotics include Tetracyclines, Spectinomycin, Sulfonamides, Macrolides, Chloramphenicol, and Trimethoprim
- Bactericidal Antibiotics include Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin), Glycopeptides (Vancomycin), Monobactams, and Carbapenems
Mechanism of Drug Resistance
- Antimicrobial resistance can either be Intrinsic or Acquired
- Intrinsic Resistance represents the innate ability of a bacterium to resist a class of antibiotics
- Acquired Resistance involves the emergence of resistance in bacteria by acquiring drug-resistant genes either by mutational or transferable drug resistance
- Enzymatic degradation of the drug occurs and bacteria produce enzymes that inactivate antibiotics by breaking them down
Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance
- Bacteria degrade antibiotics by producing enzymes
- Beta-lactamases break down penicillins and cephalosporins
- Bacteria can alter the structure of the antibiotic target site, preventing the antibiotic from working
- A mutant protein in the 30S ribosomal subunit can cause resistance to streptomycin
- Methylated 23S rRNA can cause resistance to erythromycin
- Reduced permeability of the cell membrane can limit the effectiveness of antibiotics,
- Bacteria can actively export antibiotics out of the cell using energy-dependent efflux pumps
Genetic Basis of Resistance
- Chromosomal mutations can alter the antibiotic target site or reduce cell permeability, typically affecting only one drug or family of drugs
- Plasmids carry genes that confer resistance to multiple antibiotics between bacteria
- Horizontal gene transfer mechanism includes Conjugation, Transduction, and Transformation
- Transposons are mobile genetic elements that can move between plasmids and the bacterial chromosome, carrying resistance genes
Nongenetic Basis of Resistance
- Antibiotics may not reach bacteria in the center of an abscess or surface biofilm
- Some antibiotics are only effective against actively growing bacteria
- Foreign bodies (implants or catheters) can provide a surface for bacteria to attach and form biofilms
Specific Antibiotics and Resistance
- Beta-lactams: Penicillins and cephalosporins resistance primarily develop due to beta-lactamases breaking down the antibiotic
- Carbapenems have a broad spectrum of activity against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria
- Resistance: bacteria produce enzyme carbapenemases that degrade beta-lactam ring
- Vancomycin inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine termini of cell wall precursor cells preventing their incorporation into the cell wall
- Resistance is caused by a change in the structure of the bacterial cell wall that prevents vancomycin from binding
- Aminoglycosides bind to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes, causing mRNA misreading and inhibit protein synthesis
- Aminoglycoside resistance occurs through modifications to the antibiotic, mutations in the bacterial ribosome, or reduced permeability
- Chloramphenicol inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit and preventing peptide bond formation.
- Resistance to chloramphenicol is due to a plasmid-encoded acetyltransferase acetylates thus inactivating them
- Trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme in the folic acid pathway
- Resistance to trimethoprim is due primarily to mutations in the chromosomal gene that encodes dihydrofolate reductase, the enzyme that reduces dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate
- Quinolones act by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase or topoisomerase IV, enzymes critical for DNA replication and cell division
- Resistance to quinolones is due primarily to chromosomal mutations that modify the bacterial DNA gyrase
- Rifampin binds to the β subunit of bacterial RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA synthesis
- Resistance to rifampin is due to a chromosomal mutation in the gene encoding the bacterial RNA polymerase, resulting in ineffective binding of the respective drug
Categorization of Bugs
- Multidrug-resistant (MDR) is defined as acquired non-susceptibility to at least one agent in three or more antimicrobial categories
- Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) is defined as non-susceptibility to at least one agent in all but two or fewer antimicrobial categories
- Pan drug-resistant (PDR) is defined as nonsusceptibility to all agents in all antimicrobial categories
Important Bugs
- MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive coccus
- VRE: Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, a Gram-positive coccus
- CRE: Carbapenem-resistant E. Coli, a Gram-negative rod
- CRPA: Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a Gram-negative rod
- CRAB: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter, a Gram-negative rod
- CRE: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, a Gram-negative rod
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This quiz covers antimicrobial resistance (AMR), its causes like antibiotic overuse in humans and animals, and its impact on healthcare and major medical innovations. It also touches on strategies to combat AMR and the classification of multi-drug resistant microbes.
