Patho: General Principles of Microbial Pathogenesis (trans)

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What type of inflammation is associated with insects or arachnids that attach to or live on the skin?

Serous inflammation

Mononuclear inflammation (correct)

Granulomatous inflammation

Purulent inflammation

Which route of entry for microbes does NOT apply to the mechanisms mentioned?

Breaching epithelial surfaces

Surgical incision (correct)

Ingestion

Inhalation

What can cause tissue necrosis as outlined in the content?

Viral infection

Nutritional deficiency

Bacterial toxins

Cytopathic-cytoproliferative reaction (correct)

Which of the following reasons could lead to infections in people with immunodeficiencies?

Severe host immunity damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic effect of chronic inflammation?

Scarring Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes a method through which microorganisms cause disease?

Establishing infections and damaging tissues Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction is characterized by cell damage proliferation?

Cytopathic-cytoproliferative reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are NOT typically associated with special techniques for diagnosing infection agents?

Direct skin contact Signup and view all the answers

Infections caused by virulent microorganisms are typically associated with what?

Ability to damage or penetrate the epidermis Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is specifically known for infecting the central nervous system by traveling along peripheral nerves?

Varicella-zoster virus Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission occurs when infectious agents are passed from a mother to her fetus?

Vertical transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following infections can interfere with fetal development if the mother is infected during pregnancy?

Rubella Signup and view all the answers

What is gonococcal conjunctivitis primarily caused by?

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Signup and view all the answers

Which infectious agent is commonly transmitted through breastfeeding?

HIV Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could cause organ failure if left unchecked?

Viruses like HIV and HSV Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of transmission for the majority of congenital infections?

Through the placenta Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can invade the central nervous system and lead to neurological complications?

HSV Signup and view all the answers

When does vertical transmission most likely occur?

During pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is known to produce a chronic productive infection?

Cytomegalovirus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of inclusion bodies?

They are structures associated with viral infections. Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is NOT typically used for diagnosing Pneumocystis?

Mucicarmine Signup and view all the answers

What is invasion in the context of microbial pathogenesis?

The process by which organisms enter host cells and spread. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following deficiencies is associated with infections due to encapsulated bacteria?

Complement proteins Signup and view all the answers

What does horizontal transmission refer to in the context of infections?

Infection between individuals of the same generation. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a chronic productive infection?

The virus remains in specific cells and is not cleared. Signup and view all the answers

What are potential consequences of untreated Hepatitis B infection?

Continuous liver injury and cirrhosis. Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with malignant transformation in infected cells?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancer is primarily associated with HPV infection?

Cervical cancer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general morphological appearance of viral infections?

No characteristic gross or clinical appearance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of oncogenic viral infections?

Genetic modification leading to cell proliferation. Signup and view all the answers

What increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma?

Persistent Hepatitis B infection. Signup and view all the answers

How does HPV primarily affect the body?

Induces malignant transformation of cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of chronic infections like Hepatitis B?

The virus persists in the host and causes ongoing damage. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of transformation do oncogenic viruses induce?

Malignant or oncogenic transformation. Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism helps clear microorganisms from the respiratory tract?

Ciliary action Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism is known for being resistant to inactivation by acid and bile?

Norovirus Signup and view all the answers

How do normal gut microbiota prevent infections?

By competitively inhibiting colonization Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes particles less than 5 microns?

They can be phagocytosed by leukocytes. Signup and view all the answers

What type of organism is primarily transmitted as cysts or eggs?

Protozoa and helminths Signup and view all the answers

What is a common environment for the spread of norovirus?

Cruise ships Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mucociliary blanket in the respiratory tract?

It traps and clears inhaled microorganisms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory viruses that evade local defenses?

They attach to epithelial cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of microorganisms trapped in the respiratory tract?

They are transported for clearance. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of leukocytes in the alveoli?

To phagocytose inhaled particles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Routes of Entry of Microbes

Microbes enter the body through epithelial surfaces, inhalation, ingestion, or sexual transmission
The respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts are commonly infected in healthy people
Microorganisms that cause infections in healthy individuals are virulent and have the ability to damage or penetrate the epidermis or mucosal layers
The respiratory tract is lined with a mucociliary blanket transporting microbes to the back of the throat to be cleared
Microbes smaller than 5 microns are carried into the alveoli and phagocytosed by leukocytes
The gastrointestinal tract features the normal gut microbiota to prevent overgrowth of potential pathogens like Clostridioides difficile
Norovirus is resistant to acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes and spreads easily in crowded settings
Intestinal protozoa and helminths are transmitted as cysts or eggs with acid-resistant outer coats
Vertical transmission is the mode of transmission from mother to fetus or newborn child

Vertical Transmission

Placental transmission is most likely to occur when the mother is infected during pregnancy
Placental transmission can interfere with fetal development
Rubella during the first trimester can cause mental retardation, cataract, and deafness
Transmission during birth happens during contact of the newborn with an infected birth canal
Neisseria gonorrhoeae can cause Gonococcal conjunctivitis
Postnatal transmission can occur in perinatal milk
Examples of possible transmission through milk include chronic productive infection and transient infection

Chronic Productive Infection & Transient Infection

Chronic productive infection occurs when the virus is not cleared and remains in specific host cells
Hepatitis B is an example of a virus that can lead to chronic liver injury causing cirrhosis and an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma
Transient infection is a temporary infection

Transforming Infection

Transforming infection is characterized by malignant or oncogenic transformation of infected cells
Cell proliferation is genetically modified during this type of infection
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an oncogenic virus that can cause cervical cancer and B cell malignancies

Mechanisms of Microbe Establishment

The mechanism by which microbes establish infections and damage tissues include the following:
- Invasion
- Evasion of Host Defenses
- Production of toxins
- Induction of Hypersensitivity

Invasion

Invasion refers to the process by which organisms enter host cells and spread in the body

Evasion of Host Defenses

Microbes evade host defenses by resisting phagocytosis, producing capsules, and developing antigenic variation

Production of Toxins

Toxins are produced by microbes to damage host cells and tissues

Induction of Hypersensitivity

Some microbes introduce antigens that cause hypersensitivity reactions in the host leading to tissue damage

Special Techniques for Diagnosing Infection Agents

Silver stains are used to diagnose Pneumocystis pneumonia
Gram stains are used to diagnose bacterial infections
Mucicarmine is a stain that is used to identify cryptococcal infections
Acid-fast stains are used to diagnose diseases caused by acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Test your knowledge on the various routes through which microbes enter the human body. This quiz covers topics such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary infections. Understand how these pathways contribute to microbial virulence and disease transmission.