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What is the primary infectious agent responsible for whooping cough?
What is the primary infectious agent responsible for whooping cough?
What is the role of ciliated cells in the respiratory tract?
What is the role of ciliated cells in the respiratory tract?
What is one reason why whooping cough infections have surged in California?
What is one reason why whooping cough infections have surged in California?
What percentage of infants and children under age 4 hospitalized due to whooping cough?
What percentage of infants and children under age 4 hospitalized due to whooping cough?
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What characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is used as an indicator of its virulence?
What characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is used as an indicator of its virulence?
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What is the potential outcome of whooping cough in adults compared to infants?
What is the potential outcome of whooping cough in adults compared to infants?
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Which vaccine is primarily used to protect against whooping cough?
Which vaccine is primarily used to protect against whooping cough?
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What happens to mucus in the lungs when ciliated cells are destroyed by Bordetella pertussis?
What happens to mucus in the lungs when ciliated cells are destroyed by Bordetella pertussis?
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What type of bacteria is Bordetella pertussis classified as?
What type of bacteria is Bordetella pertussis classified as?
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How often have whooping cough outbreaks reached epidemic levels in California recently?
How often have whooping cough outbreaks reached epidemic levels in California recently?
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Bordetella pertussis produces fimbriaelike adhesion molecules that allow it to bind to ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
Bordetella pertussis produces fimbriaelike adhesion molecules that allow it to bind to ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
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Whooping cough is caused by a virus known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Whooping cough is caused by a virus known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Exotoxins produced by Bordetella pertussis can destroy ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
Exotoxins produced by Bordetella pertussis can destroy ciliated cells in the respiratory tract.
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The DTap vaccine provides long-lasting immunity through adulthood against whooping cough.
The DTap vaccine provides long-lasting immunity through adulthood against whooping cough.
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Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria that produce exotoxins similar to Bordetella pertussis.
Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria that produce exotoxins similar to Bordetella pertussis.
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Infants and young children are more likely to be hospitalized due to whooping cough than adults.
Infants and young children are more likely to be hospitalized due to whooping cough than adults.
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Bordetella pertussis can cause mucus to build up in the lungs, leading to blocked airways.
Bordetella pertussis can cause mucus to build up in the lungs, leading to blocked airways.
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Cord-like colonies produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis are an indicator of its virulence.
Cord-like colonies produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis are an indicator of its virulence.
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Whooping cough infections have not reached epidemic levels in California in recent years.
Whooping cough infections have not reached epidemic levels in California in recent years.
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Macrophages are ineffective in ingesting and destroying Mycobacterium tuberculosis due to its unique cord formation.
Macrophages are ineffective in ingesting and destroying Mycobacterium tuberculosis due to its unique cord formation.
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What is the main clinical symptom during the catarrhal stage of pertussis?
What is the main clinical symptom during the catarrhal stage of pertussis?
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During which stage of pertussis does the infection typically become less contagious?
During which stage of pertussis does the infection typically become less contagious?
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What is a key characteristic of the convalescent stage of pertussis?
What is a key characteristic of the convalescent stage of pertussis?
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What term describes the severe coughing fits associated with the paroxysmal stage?
What term describes the severe coughing fits associated with the paroxysmal stage?
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Which of the following factors can modify the severity of a pertussis infection?
Which of the following factors can modify the severity of a pertussis infection?
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Why might an adult experience less severe coughing fits compared to an infant?
Why might an adult experience less severe coughing fits compared to an infant?
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What is the defining symptom of the paroxysmal stage?
What is the defining symptom of the paroxysmal stage?
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What is a reason some individuals may experience milder symptoms of pertussis upon re-exposure?
What is a reason some individuals may experience milder symptoms of pertussis upon re-exposure?
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What does the term 'convalescence' literally refer to in the context of pertussis?
What does the term 'convalescence' literally refer to in the context of pertussis?
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What is the typical duration of the entire pertussis clinical timeline?
What is the typical duration of the entire pertussis clinical timeline?
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What is the main characteristic that gives whooping cough its name?
What is the main characteristic that gives whooping cough its name?
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How is whooping cough primarily transmitted between individuals?
How is whooping cough primarily transmitted between individuals?
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What role does the incubation period play in the infection of whooping cough?
What role does the incubation period play in the infection of whooping cough?
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What happens when the bacterium Bordetella pertussis infects the respiratory tract?
What happens when the bacterium Bordetella pertussis infects the respiratory tract?
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Why is hand washing emphasized in preventing the spread of whooping cough?
Why is hand washing emphasized in preventing the spread of whooping cough?
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Identify a common method through which Bordetella pertussis can be passed to another person.
Identify a common method through which Bordetella pertussis can be passed to another person.
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What is the effect of the whooping cough bacteria on mucus production?
What is the effect of the whooping cough bacteria on mucus production?
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What measures do healthcare workers take to prevent cross-contamination when treating whooping cough patients?
What measures do healthcare workers take to prevent cross-contamination when treating whooping cough patients?
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Why might a child become infected with Bordetella pertussis by sharing toys?
Why might a child become infected with Bordetella pertussis by sharing toys?
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What occurs when a person breathes in after a coughing fit associated with whooping cough?
What occurs when a person breathes in after a coughing fit associated with whooping cough?
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What was tuberculosis originally known as in ancient times?
What was tuberculosis originally known as in ancient times?
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Which physician introduced the concept that tuberculosis might be transmitted by microorganisms?
Which physician introduced the concept that tuberculosis might be transmitted by microorganisms?
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What advancement in medical technology improved tuberculosis diagnosis in the early 19th century?
What advancement in medical technology improved tuberculosis diagnosis in the early 19th century?
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What were some common treatments for tuberculosis in sanatoriums during the late 19th century?
What were some common treatments for tuberculosis in sanatoriums during the late 19th century?
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When did the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis become available?
When did the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis become available?
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What significant factor contributed to the resurgence of tuberculosis in the 1980s?
What significant factor contributed to the resurgence of tuberculosis in the 1980s?
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What was the estimated number of deaths caused by tuberculosis annually?
What was the estimated number of deaths caused by tuberculosis annually?
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Which of the following is a challenge in treating tuberculosis today?
Which of the following is a challenge in treating tuberculosis today?
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What is one misconception about the decline of tuberculosis in developed countries?
What is one misconception about the decline of tuberculosis in developed countries?
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Which famous figures are known to have died from tuberculosis in the 19th century?
Which famous figures are known to have died from tuberculosis in the 19th century?
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What happens to an individual with latent tuberculosis?
What happens to an individual with latent tuberculosis?
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Which groups are most at risk for developing active tuberculosis from latent TB?
Which groups are most at risk for developing active tuberculosis from latent TB?
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What characteristic symptom often accompanies active TB in the lungs?
What characteristic symptom often accompanies active TB in the lungs?
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How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis typically spread from person to person?
How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis typically spread from person to person?
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What occurs when the immune response is unable to neutralize the TB bacteria?
What occurs when the immune response is unable to neutralize the TB bacteria?
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What is one of the key reasons young children are more susceptible to active tuberculosis?
What is one of the key reasons young children are more susceptible to active tuberculosis?
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What are the potential areas of the body to which tuberculosis can spread once in the lungs?
What are the potential areas of the body to which tuberculosis can spread once in the lungs?
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What is the significance of the body's macrophages in response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the significance of the body's macrophages in response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
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Which symptom is most likely to lead a doctor to suspect tuberculosis in a patient?
Which symptom is most likely to lead a doctor to suspect tuberculosis in a patient?
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What describes the state of 'latent tuberculosis'?
What describes the state of 'latent tuberculosis'?
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What is the primary advantage of the new diagnostic test for tuberculosis introduced in 2011?
What is the primary advantage of the new diagnostic test for tuberculosis introduced in 2011?
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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of current tuberculosis diagnostic tools?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of current tuberculosis diagnostic tools?
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What is the duration of the treatment regimen for uncomplicated tuberculosis cases?
What is the duration of the treatment regimen for uncomplicated tuberculosis cases?
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What challenge confronts doctors when treating tuberculosis patients?
What challenge confronts doctors when treating tuberculosis patients?
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Which anti-TB drug is NOT mentioned as part of the treatment regimen for tuberculosis?
Which anti-TB drug is NOT mentioned as part of the treatment regimen for tuberculosis?
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What is a potential outcome of the treatment for resistant tuberculosis cases?
What is a potential outcome of the treatment for resistant tuberculosis cases?
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What is the main limitation of the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
What is the main limitation of the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
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When is the effective vaccine for tuberculosis expected to be available for public use?
When is the effective vaccine for tuberculosis expected to be available for public use?
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What can be said about the new anti-TB drugs currently in clinical trials?
What can be said about the new anti-TB drugs currently in clinical trials?
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Which statement accurately reflects the current state of TB treatment?
Which statement accurately reflects the current state of TB treatment?
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Study Notes
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
- Caused by Bordetella pertussis, a small gram-negative coccobacillus
- B. pertussis has adhesion molecules (fimbriae) that bind to ciliated cells in the upper respiratory tract
- Ciliated cells remove particles from the respiratory tract
- B. pertussis produces exotoxins that destroy ciliated cells
- Without ciliated cells, mucus builds up, blocking airways
- DTaP vaccine available
- California experienced pertussis epidemics in 2010 and 2014
- Reasons for epidemics include waning immunity in adults and low vaccination rates
- Booster vaccinations recommended for adults before contact with young children and pregnant women
- Whooping cough significantly more dangerous in infants (50% hospitalization rate for infants/children ≤ 4 years old) than adults (5% hospitalization)
Tuberculosis
- Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus
- M. tuberculosis tends to grow in cords
- Unlike other bacterial pathogens, it doesn't produce exotoxins or enzymes
- Cord formation is a measure of virulence
- Cord formation may impede macrophages from ingesting and destroying M. tuberculosis
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This quiz covers essential information about whooping cough (pertussis) and tuberculosis, including their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods. Understand the significance of vaccination and why certain populations are at higher risk. Test your knowledge on these critical infectious diseases that affect public health.
