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Study Notes
Introduction to Medical Microbiology
- Study of microorganisms that cause human disease
- Focus on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
- Understanding of microbiology essential for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases
Types of Microorganisms
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Bacteria:
- Prokaryotic cells (no nucleus)
- Cell wall composed of peptidoglycan
- Can be gram-positive or gram-negative
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Viruses:
- Not considered living cells
- Composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by protein coat
- Require host cell for replication
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Fungi:
- Eukaryotic cells (with nucleus)
- Cell wall composed of chitin
- Can be yeast-like or mold-like
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Parasites:
- Eukaryotic cells
- Obtain nutrients from host
- Can be protozoa (single-celled) or helminths (worms)
Microbial Growth and Control
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Growth factors:
- Temperature
- pH
- Moisture
- Nutrient availability
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Growth curves:
- Lag phase: initial growth slow
- Log phase: rapid growth
- Stationary phase: growth slows due to nutrient depletion
- Death phase: decline in population
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Microbial control methods:
- Sterilization: complete elimination of microorganisms
- Disinfection: reduction of microorganisms
- Antiseptics: reduction of microorganisms on living tissue
Microbial Interactions with Hosts
- Colonization: microorganisms present on or in host, but not causing disease
- Infection: microorganisms causing disease in host
- Disease: damage to host caused by microorganisms
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Immune response: host defense against microorganisms
- Innate immunity: non-specific defense
- Adaptive immunity: specific defense
Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
- Specimen collection: proper collection and handling of samples
- Microscopic examination: observation of microorganisms using microscopy
- Cultivation: growth of microorganisms on media
- Biochemical tests: identification of microorganisms based on metabolic characteristics
- Serological tests: identification of microorganisms based on antibody response
Antimicrobial Therapy
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Types of antimicrobial agents:
- Bactericidal: kill microorganisms
- Bacteriostatic: inhibit microorganism growth
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Mechanisms of action:
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Antimicrobial resistance: microorganisms develop mechanisms to evade antimicrobial agents
Introduction to Medical Microbiology
- Study of microorganisms that cause human disease, focusing on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
- Understanding of microbiology essential for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases
Types of Microorganisms
-
Bacteria:
- Prokaryotic cells, no nucleus
- Cell wall composed of peptidoglycan
- Classified as gram-positive or gram-negative
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Viruses:
- Not considered living cells
- Composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by protein coat
- Require host cell for replication
-
Fungi:
- Eukaryotic cells, with nucleus
- Cell wall composed of chitin
- Classified as yeast-like or mold-like
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Parasites:
- Eukaryotic cells
- Obtain nutrients from host
- Classified as protozoa (single-celled) or helminths (worms)
Microbial Growth and Control
-
Growth factors:
- Temperature
- pH
- Moisture
- Nutrient availability
-
Growth curves:
- Lag phase: initial growth slow
- Log phase: rapid growth
- Stationary phase: growth slows due to nutrient depletion
- Death phase: decline in population
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Microbial control methods:
- Sterilization: complete elimination of microorganisms
- Disinfection: reduction of microorganisms
- Antiseptics: reduction of microorganisms on living tissue
Microbial Interactions with Hosts
- Colonization: microorganisms present on or in host, but not causing disease
- Infection: microorganisms causing disease in host
- Disease: damage to host caused by microorganisms
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Immune response: host defense against microorganisms
- Innate immunity: non-specific defense
- Adaptive immunity: specific defense
Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
- Specimen collection: proper collection and handling of samples
- Microscopic examination: observation of microorganisms using microscopy
- Cultivation: growth of microorganisms on media
- Biochemical tests: identification of microorganisms based on metabolic characteristics
- Serological tests: identification of microorganisms based on antibody response
Antimicrobial Therapy
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Types of antimicrobial agents:
- Bactericidal: kill microorganisms
- Bacteriostatic: inhibit microorganism growth
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Mechanisms of action:
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Antimicrobial resistance: microorganisms develop mechanisms to evade antimicrobial agents
Bacteriology
- Bacteria come in various shapes: spherical (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), and spiral (spirochetes)
- Bacterial size: typically 0.5-5.0 μm
- Bacteria are classified into two main groups based on their cell wall composition: Gram-positive and Gram-negative
- Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and stain purple, while Gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer and stain pink
- Bacterial growth and reproduction occur through binary fission, which involves the division of a bacterial cell into two daughter cells
- Bacteria can also form highly resistant spores through the process of sporulation
- Bacteria cause disease through various mechanisms, including the production of toxins, adhesion to host cells, and invasion of host cells
Virology
- Viruses come in different shapes: helical, icosahedral, and complex
- Viral size: typically 20-400 nm
- Viruses are classified into two main groups based on their genetic material: DNA viruses and RNA viruses
- DNA viruses include herpesviruses and adenoviruses, while RNA viruses include influenza viruses and HIV
- Viral replication involves several stages, including attachment to host cells, penetration into host cells, uncoating of the viral genome, transcription of viral RNA, and translation of viral proteins
- Viruses cause disease through various mechanisms, including cytopathic effects, which involve direct damage to host cells, and immune system evasion, which involves strategies to avoid the host immune response
Mycology
- Fungi come in various shapes: yeast-like, hyphal, and dimorphic
- Fungal size: typically 2-10 μm
- Fungi are classified into two main groups: molds and yeasts
- Molds include Aspergillus and Penicillium, while yeasts include Candida and Cryptococcus
- Fungal growth and reproduction occur through hyphal growth, which involves the extension of branching filaments, and spore formation, which involves the production of reproductive units
- Fungi cause disease through various mechanisms, including invasive growth and the production of toxins
Parasitology
- Parasites are classified into two main groups: protozoa and helminths
- Protozoa include Plasmodium and Toxoplasma, while helminths include hookworms and tapeworms
- Parasitic life cycles involve two main hosts: the definitive host, in which the parasite reproduces, and the intermediate host, in which the parasite develops or reproduces
- Parasites cause disease through various mechanisms, including invasive growth and the production of toxins, as well as immunomodulation, which involves the manipulation of the host immune response
Immunology
- The immune system consists of two main components: innate immunity, which provides an initial, non-specific response to pathogens, and adaptive immunity, which provides a specific, acquired response
- Adaptive immunity is further divided into two main types: humoral immunity, which involves the production of antibodies, and cell-mediated immunity, which involves the activation of T cells
- The immune response involves several stages, including recognition, activation, and effector functions
- Recognition involves the identification of pathogens by immune cells, activation involves the stimulation of immune cells, and effector functions involve the elimination of pathogens by immune cells
Bacteriology
Types of Bacteria
- Gram-positive: thick peptidoglycan layer, teichoic acid, and lipoteichoic acid, examples include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Bacillus
- Gram-negative: thin peptidoglycan layer, outer membrane with lipopolysaccharides, examples include E. coli, Pseudomonas, and Salmonella
- Acid-fast: resistant to acid staining, high lipid content in cell wall, examples include Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae
Bacterial Structure
- Cell wall: composed of peptidoglycan, provides shape and support
- Cytoplasmic membrane: selectively permeable, regulates transport of nutrients and waste
- Capsule: outer layer of polysaccharides, provides protection and adherence
- Flagella: whip-like structures for motility
Bacterial Metabolism
- Aerobic respiration: generates ATP using oxygen
- Anaerobic respiration: generates ATP using alternative electron acceptors
- Fermentation: generates ATP through substrate-level phosphorylation
Virology
Types of Viruses
- DNA viruses: replicate using host cell DNA polymerase, examples include Herpesviruses, Poxviruses, and Adenoviruses
- RNA viruses: replicate using viral RNA polymerase, examples include Picornaviruses, Flaviviruses, and Retroviruses
Viral Structure
- Capsid: protein coat surrounding genetic material
- Envelope: lipid bilayer surrounding capsid, acquired from host cell membrane
- Nucleocapsid: genetic material and capsid
Viral Replication
- Attachment: virus binds to host cell receptor
- Penetration: virus enters host cell through endocytosis or fusion
- Uncoating: viral genome is released from capsid
- Transcription: viral genome is transcribed into mRNA
- Translation: mRNA is translated into protein
- Assembly: new viral particles are assembled
- Release: new viral particles are released from host cell
Mycology
Types of Fungi
- Molds: multicellular, filamentous fungi, examples include Aspergillus and Penicillium
- Yeasts: unicellular, spherical fungi, examples include Candida and Cryptococcus
- Dimorphic fungi: can exist as both mold and yeast, examples include Histoplasma and Coccidioides
Fungal Structure
- Cell wall: composed of chitin, provides support and protection
- Hyphae: branching filaments that make up mycelium
- Spores: reproductive structures, can be dispersed through air or water
Fungal Metabolism
- Saprotrophy: obtains nutrients by breaking down organic matter
- Parasitism: obtains nutrients by infecting and harming host
- Mutualism: forms symbiotic relationships with host, providing benefits to both
Parasitology
Types of Parasites
- Protozoa: single-celled eukaryotes, often motile, examples include Plasmodium, Giardia, and Trichomonas
- Helminths: multicellular worms, often non-motile, examples include Tapeworms, Roundworms, and Hookworms
- Ectoparasites: live on the surface of the host, examples include Lice, Fleas, and Ticks
Parasite Structure
- Cyst wall: protective layer surrounding parasitic stages
- Trojan horse: parasitic stage that can survive and replicate within host cells
- Sporocyst: parasitic stage that can produce sporozoites
Parasite Life Cycles
- Definitive host: host in which parasite reaches sexual maturity
- Intermediate host: host in which parasite undergoes asexual reproduction
- Vector: organism that transmits parasite from one host to another
Immunology
Types of Immunity
- Innate immunity: non-specific, first line of defense against infection
- Adaptive immunity: specific, acquired through exposure to antigens
- Active immunity: acquired through infection or vaccination
- Passive immunity: acquired through transfer of antibodies or immune cells
Immune Cells
- T cells: recognize and respond to specific antigens
- B cells: produce antibodies against specific antigens
- Dendritic cells: present antigens to T cells
- Macrophages: engulf and digest foreign particles and microorganisms
Immune Response
- Recognition: immune cells recognize and respond to antigens
- Activation: immune cells are activated to respond to antigens
- Elimination: immune cells eliminate pathogens or infected cells
- Memory: immune cells retain memory of antigens, allowing for rapid response upon re-exposure
Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Bacterial pathogenesis is the process by which bacteria cause disease in a host
- Key factors involved in bacterial pathogenesis include adhesion, invasion, toxin production, and evasion of host immune responses
- Adhesion allows bacteria to attach to host cells
- Invasion enables bacteria to enter host cells
- Toxin production allows bacteria to produce toxins that damage host cells
- Evasion enables bacteria to evade host immune responses
Types of Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Exotoxins are produced by gram-positive bacteria, such as Clostridium tetani
- Endotoxins are produced by gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli
- Biofilm formation allows bacteria to form complex communities on surfaces
Viral Replication
- Viral replication is the process by which viruses reproduce and increase in number
- Steps of viral replication include attachment, penetration, uncoating, transcription, translation, assembly, and release
- Attachment involves the binding of the virus to the host cell surface
- Penetration involves the entry of the virus into the host cell through membrane fusion or endocytosis
- Uncoating involves the release of the viral genetic material from its protein coat
- Transcription involves the transcription of the viral genome into messenger RNA (mRNA)
- Translation involves the translation of mRNA into protein
- Assembly involves the assembly of new virus particles
- Release involves the release of new virus particles from the host cell
Types of Viral Replication
- Lytic cycle involves the lysis of the host cell and death
- Lysogenic cycle involves the integration of the virus into the host genome, where it remains dormant
Antimicrobial Resistance
- Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antimicrobial agents
- Mechanisms of resistance include enzyme-mediated inactivation, target modification, efflux pumps, and biofilm formation
- Enzyme-mediated inactivation involves the production of enzymes that break down antibiotics
- Target modification involves the modification of target proteins to reduce antibiotic binding
- Efflux pumps involve the use of pumps to remove antibiotics from cells
- Biofilm formation involves the formation of complex communities that reduce antibiotic penetration
Types of Antimicrobial Resistance
- Horizontal gene transfer involves the sharing of resistance genes between bacteria
- Vertical gene transfer involves the inheritance of resistance genes from parent bacteria
Host-microbe Interactions
- Host-microbe interactions refer to the interactions between microorganisms and their host environment
- Types of host-microbe interactions include symbiosis, commensalism, and pathogenesis
- Symbiosis involves mutualistic relationships between microorganisms and host
- Commensalism involves one-sided benefit, where microorganisms benefit but the host is unaffected
- Pathogenesis involves the causing of disease in the host
- Key factors involved in host-microbe interactions include adhesion, invasion, and modulation
- Adhesion involves the attachment of microorganisms to host cells
- Invasion involves the entry of microorganisms into host cells
- Modulation involves the manipulation of host immune responses
Immunological Responses
- Immunological responses refer to the host's defense against microorganisms
- Types of immune responses include innate immunity and adaptive immunity
- Innate immunity involves non-specific, immediate responses to infection
- Adaptive immunity involves specific, delayed responses to infection
- Key players involved in immunological responses include phagocytic cells, antigen-presenting cells, T-cells, and B-cells
- Phagocytic cells engulf and digest microorganisms
- Antigen-presenting cells present antigens to T-cells
- T-cells recognize and respond to antigens
- B-cells produce antibodies against microorganisms
- Key concepts involved in immunological responses include immune evasion and immunological tolerance
- Immune evasion involves the evasion of host immune responses by microorganisms
- Immunological tolerance involves the tolerance of microorganisms by the host immune system
Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Bacteria attach to host cells using adhesins (e.g., pili, fimbriae) in the adhesion step.
- Bacteria multiply and form a community on host cells in the colonization step.
- Bacteria enter host cells or tissues in the invasion step.
- Bacteria evade the host immune system in the evasion step.
- Bacteria produce toxins that damage host cells in the toxin production step.
- Virulence factors include adhesins, toxins, enzymes, and capsules.
- Adhesins enable bacteria to adhere to host cells.
- Toxins damage host cells and tissues.
- Enzymes break down host tissues and facilitate invasion.
- Capsules protect bacteria from the host immune system.
Viral Replication
- Adsorption is the step where the virus attaches to the host cell.
- Penetration is the step where the virus enters the host cell.
- Uncoating is the step where the virus releases its genetic material.
- Transcription is the step where the virus genome is transcribed into mRNA.
- Translation is the step where mRNA is translated into viral proteins.
- Assembly is the step where new viral particles are assembled.
- Release is the step where new viral particles are released from the host cell.
- Lytic cycle is a replication strategy where the virus replicates and lyses the host cell.
- Lysogenic cycle is a replication strategy where the virus integrates into the host genome and remains dormant.
Antimicrobial Resistance
- Genetic mutation is a mechanism of antimicrobial resistance where bacteria develop mutations that confer resistance.
- Gene acquisition is a mechanism of antimicrobial resistance where bacteria acquire resistance genes from other bacteria.
- Enzyme-mediated resistance is a mechanism of antimicrobial resistance where bacteria produce enzymes that inactivate antimicrobials.
- Efflux pumps are a mechanism of antimicrobial resistance where bacteria pump antimicrobials out of the cell.
- Intrinsic resistance is a type of antimicrobial resistance that is natural resistance to antimicrobials.
- Acquired resistance is a type of antimicrobial resistance that is developed through mutation or gene acquisition.
- Cross-resistance is a type of antimicrobial resistance that is resistance to multiple antimicrobials.
Host-microbe Interactions
- Commensalism is a type of host-microbe interaction where microbes benefit from the host without harming it.
- Mutualism is a type of host-microbe interaction where both the host and microbe benefit from each other.
- Pathogenesis is a type of host-microbe interaction where the microbe causes disease in the host.
- Physical barriers include skin, mucous membranes, and other physical barriers that prevent infection.
- Innate immunity is the host's first line of defense against infection.
- Adaptive immunity is the host's specific immune response to infection.
Immunological Responses
- Innate immune response is an immediate, non-specific response to infection.
- Adaptive immune response is a specific response to infection, involving T cells and B cells.
- T cells recognize and respond to infected cells.
- Cytotoxic T cells directly kill infected cells.
- Helper T cells assist in activating B cells and other immune responses.
- B cells produce antibodies to neutralize pathogens.
- Antibodies recognize and bind to specific pathogens.
Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Bacteria attach to host cells using adhesins, a crucial step in pathogenesis.
- Adhesion is followed by colonization, where bacteria multiply and form a colony.
- Invasion occurs when bacteria enter host cells or tissues, while evasion involves evading host immune responses.
- Toxin production is a key aspect of bacterial pathogenesis, where bacteria produce toxins that damage host cells.
Types of Bacterial Toxins
- Exotoxins are proteins secreted by bacteria that cause damage to host cells.
- Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides present in Gram-negative bacterial cell walls, which also cause damage to host cells.
Bacterial Virulence Factors
- Adhesins are proteins that facilitate bacterial adhesion to host cells.
- Capsules are polysaccharide layers that protect bacteria from phagocytosis, a key mechanism of host defense.
- Biofilms are complex communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces, providing protection and facilitating colonization.
Viral Replication
- Viral replication involves seven steps: attachment, penetration, uncoating, transcription, translation, assembly, and release.
- Attachment involves binding to host cell receptors, while penetration occurs through membrane fusion or endocytosis.
- Uncoating releases genetic material from protein coat, followed by transcription, translation, and assembly of new viral particles.
Types of Viral Replication
- Lytic cycle involves virus reproduction and lysis of host cells, whereas lysogenic cycle involves virus integration into host genome and remaining dormant.
Antimicrobial Resistance
- Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance include mutations, gene acquisition, efflux pumps, and biofilm formation.
- Mutations alter target proteins, making them resistant to antibiotics.
- Gene acquisition involves horizontal gene transfer of resistance genes.
- Efflux pumps are proteins that pump antibiotics out of bacterial cells, while biofilm formation provides a protected environment for bacterial growth.
Types of Antimicrobial Resistance
- Intrinsic resistance is natural resistance to certain antibiotics, while acquired resistance is developed through mutation or gene acquisition.
Host-microbe Interactions
- Types of host-microbe interactions include commensalism, mutualism, and pathogenesis.
- Commensalism involves coexistence with host without harm or benefit.
- Mutualism involves mutual benefit between microbes and host.
- Pathogenesis involves microbes causing disease in host.
Host Defense Mechanisms
- Host defense mechanisms include physical barriers, immune system, and inflammation.
- Physical barriers, such as skin and mucous membranes, prevent microbial entry.
- Immune system involves recognition and response to microbial pathogens.
- Inflammation is a local response to tissue damage and infection.
Immunological Responses
- Types of immune responses include innate immunity and adaptive immunity.
- Innate immunity involves immediate, non-specific response to infection.
- Adaptive immunity involves specific response to infection that involves antigen recognition.
Immune Cells Involved in Infection
- Neutrophils are phagocytic cells that respond to bacterial infections.
- Macrophages are phagocytic cells that respond to bacterial and viral infections.
- T cells recognize and respond to viral and bacterial antigens.
- B cells produce antibodies in response to infection.
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