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What is the primary route of infection for the mentioned disease?
What is the primary route of infection for the mentioned disease?
Which locations are most commonly associated with the exposure leading to the infection?
Which locations are most commonly associated with the exposure leading to the infection?
What percentage of pulmonary infections may progress to disseminated disease?
What percentage of pulmonary infections may progress to disseminated disease?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with septic shock in disseminated disease?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with septic shock in disseminated disease?
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What factor may influence the spread of the infection beyond the lungs?
What factor may influence the spread of the infection beyond the lungs?
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Which clinical syndrome is characterized as acute in nature?
Which clinical syndrome is characterized as acute in nature?
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Which demographic is most likely at risk for the infections discussed?
Which demographic is most likely at risk for the infections discussed?
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Which of the following is a potential outcome following the initial infection?
Which of the following is a potential outcome following the initial infection?
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Infections can lead to which of the following sequelae?
Infections can lead to which of the following sequelae?
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What is the most common clinical manifestation of pulmonary infection?
What is the most common clinical manifestation of pulmonary infection?
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Study Notes
Oral Carriage in Hospitalized Patients
- Risk factors include HIV infection, wearing dentures, diabetes, receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy, and antibiotic use.
- Children are also at increased risk for oral carriage infections.
Endogenous and Exogenous Infections
- Endogenous infections occur when commensal flora exploit opportunities to cause disease.
- Exogenous transmission can result from contaminated irrigation solutions, parenteral nutrition fluids, and medical devices like vascular pressure transducers.
Common Species of Candida
- C. glabrata is the second most common species identified in North America.
- C. parapsilosis and C. tropicalis are predominant in Latin America.
Clinical Syndromes Related to Candida Infections
- Infections can spread from superficial sites to systemic involvement, affecting multiple organs including the liver, brain, spleen, heart, and kidneys.
- Characteristic features include:
- White patches resembling cottage cheese on mucosal surfaces.
- Non-removable pseudomembranes that bleed when scraped.
- Erythematous areas in the oropharynx, potentially extending to the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
Specific Candidal Infections
- Oral thrush: Presence of thick white patches on the oral mucosa.
- Candidal leukoplakia: White thickening of the epithelium in the mouth.
- Angular cheilitis: Sore fissures at the corners of the mouth.
- Vaginal mucosa infections are common in women.
Skin Infections Related to Candida
- Occur in moist and occluded areas such as groin, axillae, and between toes.
- Onychomycosis may develop, leading to fungal infections of the nails.
- Risk increases with recent abdominal surgery or use of indwelling catheters.
Aspergillosis
- Primary lesions occur in the lungs with potential hematogenous dissemination to heart valves and the brain.
Mucormycosis
- Caused by Mucormycotina fungi, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals.
- Environmental fungi like Mucor spp., Rhizopus spp., and Cunninghamella spp. are culprits.
- Major risk factors include neutropenia, diabetes, steroid use, and breaches in skin integrity.
- Spores are typically transmitted via air; inhalation is the most common route of infection.
Morphology and Pathology of Mucormycosis
- Mucormycetes exhibit nonseptate hyphae, variable in width (6 to 50 µm) with frequent right-angle branching, distinguishable from Aspergillus.
- Infections commonly affect the nasal sinuses, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.
Clinical Manifestations of Mucormycosis
- Routes of infection include inhalation, percutaneous exposure, or ingestion of spores.
- Symptoms range from localized pulmonary infections to disseminated diseases leading to severe complications such as septic shock with fever, hypotension, and acute respiratory distress.
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This quiz focuses on key aspects of infectious diseases, including routes of infection, common exposure locations, and factors influencing disease spread. It also addresses symptoms, including those not typical of septic shock. Test your knowledge on this vital healthcare topic.
