Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which factor increases the risk for pneumonias caused by encapsulated organisms such as pneumococcus and H.influenzae?
Which factor increases the risk for pneumonias caused by encapsulated organisms such as pneumococcus and H.influenzae?
- Mutations in MYD88
- Cigarette smoke compromising mucociliary clearance
- Alcohol impairing neutrophile function
- Defects in TH1 cell–mediated immunity (correct)
In which clinical settings is Streptococcus pneumoniae seen with increased frequency?
In which clinical settings is Streptococcus pneumoniae seen with increased frequency?
- Cigarette smoke compromising mucociliary clearance
- Decreased or absent splenic function
- Chronic diseases such as CHF, COPD, or diabetes (correct)
- Congenital or acquired defects in immunoglobulin production
What increases the risk for a particularly life-threatening form of pneumonia in children, often after a respiratory viral infection?
What increases the risk for a particularly life-threatening form of pneumonia in children, often after a respiratory viral infection?
- Encapsulated forms of Haemophilus influenzae (correct)
- Pneumococcal vaccines containing capsular polysaccharides
- Isolation of pneumococci from blood cultures
- Alcohol impairing neutrophile function
What is compromised by alcohol, increasing the risk for aspiration?
What is compromised by alcohol, increasing the risk for aspiration?
What is a part of the endogenous flora in 20% of adults?
What is a part of the endogenous flora in 20% of adults?
What is used in individuals at high risk for pneumococcal sepsis?
What is used in individuals at high risk for pneumococcal sepsis?
What is a common clinical presentation of Blastomycosis?
What is a common clinical presentation of Blastomycosis?
How is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) primarily transmitted to preschool children?
How is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) primarily transmitted to preschool children?
Which organism is responsible for causing interstitial pneumonitis with 'cotton candy' exudate in the lungs?
Which organism is responsible for causing interstitial pneumonitis with 'cotton candy' exudate in the lungs?
What is the classic form of symptomatic disease that occurs in neonates infected with Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
What is the classic form of symptomatic disease that occurs in neonates infected with Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
What is the most likely clinical manifestation of Cryptococcus infection in immunocompromised hosts?
What is the most likely clinical manifestation of Cryptococcus infection in immunocompromised hosts?
Which organism causes a disease characterized by a thick, gelatinous capsule and reproduces by budding?
Which organism causes a disease characterized by a thick, gelatinous capsule and reproduces by budding?
'Cotton candy' exudate in the lungs is a characteristic feature of which infection?
'Cotton candy' exudate in the lungs is a characteristic feature of which infection?
Which opportunistic infection is likely to result in renal abscess and endophthalmitis?
Which opportunistic infection is likely to result in renal abscess and endophthalmitis?
'Rhinocerebral' and 'pulmonary' are common manifestations of which opportunistic mold infection?
'Rhinocerebral' and 'pulmonary' are common manifestations of which opportunistic mold infection?
In immunocompromised individuals, what is a characteristic feature of Candida albicans when visualized under special 'fungal' stains?
In immunocompromised individuals, what is a characteristic feature of Candida albicans when visualized under special 'fungal' stains?
How does Pneumocystis P. jiroveci primarily manifest in immunocompromised individuals?
How does Pneumocystis P. jiroveci primarily manifest in immunocompromised individuals?
Which organism exhibits gigantism of both the cytoplasm and the nucleus when infected by the virus?
Which organism exhibits gigantism of both the cytoplasm and the nucleus when infected by the virus?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of acute exacerbations of COPD?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of acute exacerbations of COPD?
What is the most common bacterial cause of otitis media in children?
What is the most common bacterial cause of otitis media in children?
Which bacterium is an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia and is commonly associated with infections in cystic fibrosis?
Which bacterium is an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia and is commonly associated with infections in cystic fibrosis?
What is the most frequent cause of gram-negative bacterial pneumonia and is characteristic of debilitated and malnourished individuals, particularly chronic alcoholics?
What is the most frequent cause of gram-negative bacterial pneumonia and is characteristic of debilitated and malnourished individuals, particularly chronic alcoholics?
Which bacterium has a propensity to invade blood vessels at the site of infection and is associated with a high incidence of complications such as lung abscess and empyema?
Which bacterium has a propensity to invade blood vessels at the site of infection and is associated with a high incidence of complications such as lung abscess and empyema?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of secondary bacterial pneumonia in children and healthy adults after viral respiratory illnesses?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of secondary bacterial pneumonia in children and healthy adults after viral respiratory illnesses?
Which bacterium is the most common bacterial cause of acute exacerbations of COPD in adults?
Which bacterium is the most common bacterial cause of acute exacerbations of COPD in adults?
What bacterium is associated with infections in cystic fibrosis and is commonly seen in nosocomial settings?
What bacterium is associated with infections in cystic fibrosis and is commonly seen in nosocomial settings?
Which bacterium has a propensity to invade blood vessels at the site of infection and is associated with a high incidence of complications?
Which bacterium has a propensity to invade blood vessels at the site of infection and is associated with a high incidence of complications?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of otitis media in children?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of otitis media in children?
What bacterium is an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia and is commonly associated with infections in cystic fibrosis?
What bacterium is an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia and is commonly associated with infections in cystic fibrosis?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Pneumonia Risk Factors
- Risk for pneumonia caused by encapsulated organisms like pneumococcus and H. influenzae increases with asplenia or splenic dysfunction.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is frequently seen in clinical settings such as pneumococcal pneumonia prevalent in children, elderly, and those with chronic illnesses.
Severe Pneumonia Risk in Children
- Increased risk of life-threatening pneumonia in children often follows a respiratory viral infection, particularly due to Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus.
Alcohol Consumption and Aspiration Risk
- Alcohol compromises the gag reflex, increasing the risk for aspiration pneumonia.
Endogenous Flora
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is part of the endogenous flora in approximately 20% of adults.
Pneumococcal Sepsis Prophylaxis
- Pneumococcal vaccine is used in individuals at high risk for pneumococcal sepsis to prevent infections.
Clinical Presentation of Blastomycosis
- A common clinical presentation of Blastomycosis includes pulmonary symptoms, often resembling bacterial pneumonia.
CMV Transmission in Preschool Children
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is primarily transmitted to preschool children through saliva and other bodily fluids.
Interstitial Pneumonitis Identification
- Interstitial pneumonitis with 'cotton candy' exudate in the lungs is associated with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
Classic CMV Symptoms in Neonates
- The classic form of symptomatic disease in neonates infected with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is congenital CMV infection, which can lead to hearing loss.
Cryptococcus Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts
- The most likely clinical manifestation of Cryptococcus infection in immunocompromised hosts is meningitis.
Organism with Thick Capsule
- Cryptococcus neoformans is characterized by a thick gelatinous capsule and reproduces by budding.
Cotton Candy Exudate in Lung Infection
- 'Cotton candy' exudate in the lungs is indicative of an infection caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Opportunistic Infections and Complications
- Renal abscess and endophthalmitis are likely caused by the opportunistic infection from Aspergillus species.
Rhinocerebral and Pulmonary Infections
- Mucormycosis commonly manifests as 'rhinocerebral' and 'pulmonary' infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Features of Candida albicans Infection
- In immunocompromised individuals, Candida albicans exhibits pseudohyphae and yeast forms visible under fungal stains.
Pneumocystisjiroveci in Immunocompromised Individuals
- Pneumocystis jiroveci primarily manifests in immunocompromised individuals as a bilateral interstitial pneumonia.
Gigantism in Virus-infected Cells
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection leads to cytoplasmic and nuclear gigantism in infected cells.
Common Bacterial Causes of Pneumonia
- Haemophilus influenzae is the most common cause of acute exacerbations of COPD.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading bacterial cause of otitis media in children.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia, particularly in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Klebsiella pneumoniae is the most frequent cause of gram-negative bacterial pneumonia, especially in chronic alcoholics and medically debilitated individuals.
- Staphylococcus aureus has a propensity to invade blood vessels, leading to complications such as lung abscess and empyema.
Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of secondary bacterial pneumonia in children and healthy adults following viral respiratory illnesses.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
