60 Questions
What are the three components of the epidemiologic triad?
Host, agent, environment
Which factor influences whether exposure to an organism will cause disease?
Virulence factor
What are the common etiologic bacteria for pulmonary community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?
S. pneumo, H. flu, M. catarrhalis, Legionella
Which type of organism causes meningitis?
S. pneumo
What are the attributes of the infectious agent mentioned in the text?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoan
What are the factors that influence whether exposure to an organism will cause disease?
Virulence factor, microbial inoculum
What are the common etiologic bacteria for diabetic foot infection?
S. aureus, betahemolytic Strep, S. epidermidis
What are some environment attributes affecting the spread of infectious diseases?
Vectors, zoonotic hosts, climate
Which components are part of the innate immune system?
Physical and chemical barriers, inflammatory response, complement system
What influences susceptibility to infections?
Immune status, sex, age
What are some host defense mechanisms to prevent colonization by pathogens?
Establishment of normal flora, mechanical clearance
Which individuals are at higher risk for certain infections?
Immunocompromised individuals, substance abusers, individuals with multiple sexual contacts
What role do pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) such as toll-like receptors play?
Recognizing and responding to microbial flora and invasive pathogens
What does the adaptive immune system provide after initial exposure to a pathogen?
Acquired immunity and protective immunity
What is the most common risk factor for Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Presence of a prosthetic valve
Which bacterial species commonly causes pneumonia in community-acquired cases?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
What are the cutaneous manifestations of Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Splinter hemorrhages, conjunctival petechiae, Osler nodes, and Janeway lesions
What is the pathogenesis of bacterial meningitis?
Inflammatory cascade leading to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
What is the main characteristic of sepsis?
Dysregulated inflammatory response to infection
Which age group is commonly affected by Group B streptococci in bacterial meningitis?
Neonates
What is the main cause of the injury of the endothelial surface of the heart in Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Formation of bacterial vegetations
What is the predicted mortality rate for septic shock?
40%
What leads to vasodilation, hypotension, and hypoperfusion in sepsis?
Release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells
What are the two sources of toxins causing sepsis?
Bacterial endotoxins and exotoxins
What is a major cause of diarrhea related to gastrointestinal tract infections?
E. coli
What are the different presentations of infectious diarrhea?
Secretory diarrhea, inflammatory diarrhea, and hemorrhagic diarrhea
What can hemorrhagic diarrhea caused by EHEC lead to?
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
What is the cost of infectious diarrhea in the U.S. annually?
$6 billion
What is the main pathogenesis of sepsis?
Localized infection
What is the characteristic of septic shock?
Hypotension requiring vasopressor support
Which of the following is an example of a viral infectious agent?
Influenza
Which of the following is an environmental attribute that can affect the spread of infectious diseases?
Sanitary conditions
Which bacteria is commonly associated with diabetic foot infections?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a common etiologic bacteria for pulmonary community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?
Haemophilus influenzae
Which of the following is a common etiologic bacteria for skin infections?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a characteristic of infectious fungi?
Candida
Which of the following is a pathophysiologic characteristic for infectious diseases?
Microbial inoculum
Which component of the innate immune system provides protection through physical and chemical barriers?
Establishment of normal flora
What are the factors influencing susceptibility to infections?
Genetic makeup
Which type of bacteria is commonly responsible for endocarditis?
S. aureus
What plays a role in recognizing and responding to both microbial flora and invasive pathogens?
Toll-like receptors
What provides acquired immunity and protective immunity after initial exposure to a pathogen?
Adaptive immune system
Which individuals are at higher risk for certain infections?
Substance abusers
What are the environment attributes affecting the spread of infectious diseases?
Climate
Which of the following is a common risk factor for Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Presence of a prosthetic valve
What is the main cause of injury to the endothelial surface of the heart in Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Formation of bacterial vegetations
What are the cutaneous manifestations of Infective Endocarditis (IE)?
Splinter hemorrhages, conjunctival petechiae, Osler nodes, and Janeway lesions
What is the main cause of pneumonia in community-acquired cases?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
What are the clinical manifestations of bacterial meningitis?
Rapid onset fever, headache, neck stiffness or pain, and signs of herniation
What is the main characteristic of sepsis?
Dysregulated inflammatory response to infection
What is the main pathogenesis of pneumonia?
Defect in host defenses, exposure to large inoculum, and pathogens reaching the lungs through inhalation or aspiration
What is the predicted mortality of septic shock?
40%
What leads to vasodilation, hypotension, and hypoperfusion in sepsis?
Nitric oxide release from endothelial cells
What is a major cause of diarrhea related to gastrointestinal tract infections?
Viral pathogens
What are the common manifestations of sepsis?
Systemic responses to infections and specific organ system dysfunction
What can hemorrhagic diarrhea caused by EHEC lead to?
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
What influences gastrointestinal tract infections?
Viral pathogens and person-to-person transmission
What are the common etiologic bacteria for sepsis?
Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What are the major classes of E. coli that can cause diarrhea?
5
What is the cost of infectious diarrhea in the U.S. annually?
$6 billion
Study Notes
Sepsis and Septic Shock
- Septic shock is defined as sepsis with hypotension requiring vasopressor support to maintain MAP >65 mmHg and lactate >2 mmol/L, with a predicted mortality of 40%.
- The pathogenesis of sepsis involves localized infection, overstimulation of the host inflammatory response, and uncontrolled release of inflammatory mediators.
- Hemodynamic alterations in sepsis lead to vasodilation, hypotension, and hypoperfusion due to nitric oxide release from endothelial cells in response to bacterial endotoxin.
- Sepsis results in vascular and multiorgan dysfunction, organ failure from microvascular injury, and decreases in the number of functional capillaries.
- Toxins causing sepsis may arise from gram-negative bacteria (endotoxins) or proteins synthesized and released by bacteria (exotoxins).
- Clinical manifestations of sepsis include systemic responses to infections and specific organ system dysfunction.
- Infectious diarrhea causes over 5 million deaths worldwide annually, with 200 million episodes and 1.8 million hospitalizations in the U.S., costing $6 billion per year.
- The etiology of infectious diarrhea involves viral pathogens and environmental factors such as person-to-person, water-borne, and food-borne transmission.
- Host factors and infectious agents influence gastrointestinal tract infections, with E. coli being a major cause of diarrhea.
- There are five major classes of E. coli that can cause diarrhea, each with the ability to evade host defenses, colonize intestinal mucosa, and multiply with host cell injury.
- Infectious diarrhea can present as secretory diarrhea, inflammatory diarrhea, or hemorrhagic diarrhea, with different symptoms and pathogens involved.
- Hemorrhagic diarrhea caused by EHEC can lead to a broad spectrum of clinical disease, ranging from asymptomatic infection to hemolytic-uremic syndrome characterized by anemia and renal failure.
Sepsis and Septic Shock
- Septic shock is defined as sepsis with hypotension requiring vasopressor support to maintain MAP >65 mmHg and lactate >2 mmol/L, with a predicted mortality of 40%.
- The pathogenesis of sepsis involves localized infection, overstimulation of the host inflammatory response, and uncontrolled release of inflammatory mediators.
- Hemodynamic alterations in sepsis lead to vasodilation, hypotension, and hypoperfusion due to nitric oxide release from endothelial cells in response to bacterial endotoxin.
- Sepsis results in vascular and multiorgan dysfunction, organ failure from microvascular injury, and decreases in the number of functional capillaries.
- Toxins causing sepsis may arise from gram-negative bacteria (endotoxins) or proteins synthesized and released by bacteria (exotoxins).
- Clinical manifestations of sepsis include systemic responses to infections and specific organ system dysfunction.
- Infectious diarrhea causes over 5 million deaths worldwide annually, with 200 million episodes and 1.8 million hospitalizations in the U.S., costing $6 billion per year.
- The etiology of infectious diarrhea involves viral pathogens and environmental factors such as person-to-person, water-borne, and food-borne transmission.
- Host factors and infectious agents influence gastrointestinal tract infections, with E. coli being a major cause of diarrhea.
- There are five major classes of E. coli that can cause diarrhea, each with the ability to evade host defenses, colonize intestinal mucosa, and multiply with host cell injury.
- Infectious diarrhea can present as secretory diarrhea, inflammatory diarrhea, or hemorrhagic diarrhea, with different symptoms and pathogens involved.
- Hemorrhagic diarrhea caused by EHEC can lead to a broad spectrum of clinical disease, ranging from asymptomatic infection to hemolytic-uremic syndrome characterized by anemia and renal failure.
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