Transmission of Disease and Koch's Postulates
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What is the first step in Koch's postulates?

  • The pathogen must leave an infected host
  • The pathogen must be isolated from a diseased organism (correct)
  • The pathogen must survive in the environment
  • The pathogen must multiply in a newly infected host

    • Which component is NOT part of the chain of transmission?

  • Vaccine (correct)
  • Agent
  • Portal of entry
  • Susceptible host

    • What are the two main types of transmission classifications?

  • Direct and vertical
  • Direct and indirect (correct)
  • Horizontal and vertical (correct)
  • Indirect and horizontal

    • Which mechanism is a direct mode of transmission?

    <p>Physical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pathogens typically exit an infected host?

    <p>Via bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the reservoir play in the transmission of disease?

    <p>It is where the pathogen reproduces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vertical transmission, how is the disease typically passed?

    <p>From mother to child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes indirect transmission?

    <p>Infection spread via contaminated objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of T-lymphocyte is responsible for destroying virus-infected or cancer cells?

    <p>Killer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of phagocytes in the immune response?

    <p>Engulfing and digesting pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes natural immunity from acquired immunity?

    <p>Natural immunity is inherited, while acquired immunity is gained through exposure to pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acquired immunity involves the injection of ready-made antibodies into the human body?

    <p>Passive artificial immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do helper T-cells play in the immune system?

    <p>They activate B-lymphocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way salmonella can contaminate food?

    <p>By being present in contaminated water or fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases can be spread through blood and body fluids?

    <p>Hepatitis C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can infections be transmitted through saliva?

    <p>Via indirect contact with contaminated objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'fomites' in the context of disease transmission?

    <p>Inanimate objects that can carry pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the term 'preventing ingress' in disease defense?

    <p>Strategies to block entry of disease-causing organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mode of transmission for sexually transmitted infections?

    <p>Direct sexual contact between individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way CMV can be transmitted?

    <p>Through direct contact with saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections are commonly associated with inadequate hand-washing by food handlers?

    <p>Salmonella infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main defense mechanisms the body uses to deal with pathogens that have entered the body?

    <p>Antigen presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents direct contact transmission of infectious agents?

    <p>Kissing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common vector for transmitting diseases?

    <p>Insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transmission method involves pathogens in droplets from respiratory secretions?

    <p>Airborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT considered an indirect vehicle of transmission?

    <p>Kissing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pathogens can survive outside the body and be transmitted by droplets?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential for droplets to remain airborne for long periods?

    <p>Being resistant to drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is commonly transmitted through water exposure?

    <p>Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disease is typically spread via food?

    <p>Foodborne diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do respiratory secretions facilitate disease transmission?

    <p>Through the air as smaller droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common indirect transmission vehicle?

    <p>Saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?

    <p>It traps microbes in mucus and removes them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does saliva play in oral health?

    <p>It contains antibacterial agents and helps wash away particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of blood as part of the immune defense?

    <p>It provides a flushing action to remove infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do B lymphocytes contribute to the humoral immune response?

    <p>By producing antibodies and memory cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of T lymphocytes in the immune response?

    <p>They destroy antigens directly through cell-mediated actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>To act as a selective barrier preventing certain substances from entering the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the immune system can remember previously encountered antigens?

    <p>B lymphocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance does the gingival crevicular fluid primarily contain?

    <p>Antibacterial agents and immunological defense mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of skin contributes to its role as a mechanical barrier?

    <p>The tough outer layer of keratinized cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune cells primarily circulate in the lymphatic system?

    <p>B and T lymphocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?

    <p>To push mucus and trapped pathogens out of the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune component is responsible for producing antibodies?

    <p>B Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen?

    <p>Active Immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of phagocytes in the immune response?

    <p>To engulf and digest pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>It selectively permits certain substances while blocking harmful ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines natural passive immunity?

    <p>Antibodies passed from mother to baby through breast milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the gingival crevicular fluid?

    <p>To provide antibacterial agents at the gum line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subtype of immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus?

    <p>Natural Passive Immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of T lymphocyte directly destroys infected cells?

    <p>Cytotoxic T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of saliva contributes to its antibacterial properties?

    <p>Lysozyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the reservoir in the chain of transmission?

    <p>It serves as a place where the pathogen lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of pathogen transmission involves the use of vectors?

    <p>Indirect transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a characteristic of airborne transmission?

    <p>Pathogens can remain suspended in the air for long periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in Koch's postulates ensures that the same organism causes disease when introduced into a healthy host?

    <p>Isolation in pure culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmission occurs from mother to child during childbirth?

    <p>Vertical transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of fomite transmission?

    <p>Touching a doorknob after an infected person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the skin in disease defense?

    <p>Acting as a physical barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect transmission?

    <p>It requires direct contact with an infected person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of disease transmission is responsible for how pathogens exit the reservoir?

    <p>Mode of transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Koch's postulates, which postulate involves demonstrating the organism's re-isolation after causing disease?

    <p>Re-isolated from experimentally infected host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of blood in the immune defense?

    <p>Transporting antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is developed after recovering from an illness?

    <p>Natural Active Immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of T lymphocytes in the immune response?

    <p>Destroying infected cells directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the mucociliary escalator function as a defense mechanism?

    <p>It pushes mucus and pathogens out of the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes passive immunity?

    <p>Short-term immunity from antibodies of another source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes artificial active immunity from natural active immunity?

    <p>It results from vaccination against specific diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is present in gingival crevicular fluid?

    <p>Antibacterial agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune mechanism involves the engulfing and digestion of pathogens by white blood cells?

    <p>Phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blood-brain barrier primarily prevent?

    <p>Harmful substances from entering the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lymphocytes is primarily responsible for the humoral immune response?

    <p>B Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of an organism that fulfills Koch's postulates related to disease?

    <p>It must be isolated and grown in pure culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is involved in the chain of transmission of an infection?

    <p>Causative Agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes vertical transmission from horizontal transmission?

    <p>Horizontal transmission involves an infected host passing a pathogen to a susceptible host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of indirect transmission involves pathogens traveling in the air?

    <p>Airborne Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmission occurs when pathogens spread through contaminated objects?

    <p>Indirect Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is NOT part of the indirect transmission categories?

    <p>Vertical Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does skin contribute to the body's defense against disease?

    <p>By acting as a physical barrier with keratinized layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following typically involves vector-borne transmission?

    <p>Malaria through mosquito bites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these pathogens is typically spread through contaminated water sources?

    <p>Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes airborne transmission?

    <p>Microbes can remain suspended in droplets for a long time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Koch's Postulates

    • Koch's postulates outline criteria for establishing a causal relationship between a microbe and a disease.

    Transmission of Disease

    • Pathogens must leave an infected host, survive transmission, enter a new host, and develop/multiply within the new host to persist.
    • The chain of transmission includes: agent, reservoir, exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

    Classifying Transmission

    • Transmission can be horizontal (person-to-person) or vertical (mother-to-child).
    • Transmission can be direct (physical contact) or indirect (through a vehicle or vector).

    Direct and Indirect Transmission

    • Direct transmission involves physical contact: kissing, sexual contact, touching, body lesions.
    • Indirect transmission occurs through vehicles (air, water, food, fomites, blood, saliva) or vectors (insects).

    Airborne Transmission

    • Droplets from coughing/sneezing can transmit diseases if microbes survive outside the body. Examples include tuberculosis, chickenpox, measles.

    Waterborne Transmission

    • Water contaminated with animal or human excreta can spread diseases like salmonella.

    Fomites

    • Inanimate objects (fomites) can carry pathogens and facilitate transmission.

    Blood and Body Fluid Transmission

    • Blood and body fluids can transmit infections like Hepatitis B, C, and HIV via needlesticks or sexual contact.

    Saliva Transmission

    • Saliva, containing bacteria, fungi, and viruses, can transmit diseases through direct (kissing) or indirect (contaminated objects) contact. Examples include CMV and glandular fever.

    Preventing Ingress of Disease

    • Defense mechanisms prevent pathogen entry: skin, mucous membranes, stomach acid, tears, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, mucociliary escalator, blood-brain barrier, blood, sweat (fatty acids and salt), and scabs.

    Mucociliary Escalator

    • Respiratory tract cilia and mucus trap and remove microbes.

    Skin

    • Keratinized skin acts as a barrier, but unkeratinized areas (alimentary and respiratory tracts, eyes, gingival sulcus) are vulnerable.

    Dealing with Ingress of Disease

    • The immune response deals with pathogens that have entered the body.

    Immune System/Host Response

    • The immune system recognizes and destroys foreign substances, distinguishing between body tissues and antigens. It also exhibits immunological memory.

    Lymphocytes

    • Lymphocytes are white blood cells involved in immune response. They’re divided into B and T lymphocytes.

    B Lymphocytes (Humoral Immune Response)

    • B lymphocytes produce antibodies (immunoglobulins), which attach to specific antigens. Upon encountering a foreign antigen, B lymphocytes proliferate, creating plasma cells (producing antibodies) and memory cells (for long-term immunity).

    T Lymphocytes (Cell-Mediated Immune Response)

    • T lymphocytes directly destroy antigens. Types include killer cells (lyse target cells), helper cells (activate B lymphocytes), and suppressor cells (regulate immune response).

    Phagocytosis

    • Polymorphonuclear leucocytes perform phagocytosis, engulfing and destroying microorganisms.

    Immunity

    • Immunity is protection against infectious disease. Natural immunity is inherited; acquired immunity develops throughout life (can be temporary or permanent).

    Acquired Immunity

    • Active immunity (long-lasting) is gained through disease or inoculation.
    • Passive immunity (temporary) involves injecting ready-made antibodies.

    Koch's Postulates

    • Four criteria for establishing a causal relationship between a microbe and a disease.
    • The microbe must be present in every case of the disease but absent from healthy individuals.
    • The microbe must be isolated and cultured in a lab.
    • The cultured microbe must cause the disease when introduced into a healthy host.
    • The same microbe must be re-isolated from the experimentally infected host.

    Chain of Infection

    • Six links: agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
    • Agent: The infectious organism (bacteria, virus, etc.).
    • Reservoir: Where the agent lives and multiplies (humans, animals, environment).
    • Portal of exit: How the agent leaves the reservoir (e.g., coughing, feces).
    • Mode of transmission: Direct or indirect contact, airborne, vector-borne.
    • Portal of entry: How the agent enters a new host (e.g., inhalation, ingestion).
    • Susceptible host: An individual vulnerable to infection.

    Disease Transmission

    • Horizontal transmission: Person-to-person spread.
    • Vertical transmission: Mother-to-child transmission.
    • Direct transmission: Physical contact (e.g., kissing, sexual contact).
    • Indirect transmission: Through vehicles (air, water, food), fomites (inanimate objects), or vectors (animals).
    • Airborne transmission: Via respiratory droplets (e.g., tuberculosis).
    • Waterborne transmission: Via contaminated water (e.g., cholera).
    • Vector-borne transmission: Via insects or animals (e.g., malaria).

    Indirect Transmission of Disease

    • Airborne: Pathogens suspended in air (e.g., measles).
    • Waterborne: Through contaminated water (e.g., typhoid).
    • Vector-borne: Via insect bites (e.g., malaria).
    • Soil-borne: Through contaminated soil (e.g., tetanus).
    • Fomite transmission: Via contaminated objects (e.g., influenza).

    Defenses Against Disease (Preventing Ingress)

    • Skin: Physical barrier.
    • Mucociliary escalator: Cilia move mucus and pathogens out of the lungs.
    • Gingival crevicular fluid: Antibacterial agents in gums.
    • Stomach acid: Destroys ingested pathogens.
    • Saliva and tears: Lysozyme breaks down bacterial cell walls.
    • Blood-brain barrier: Protects brain from pathogens.

    Dealing with Ingress (Immune Response)

    • Immune system: Detects and destroys pathogens.
    • Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune response (B and T cells).
    • B lymphocytes: Produce antibodies (humoral immunity).
    • T lymphocytes: Destroy infected cells (cell-mediated immunity).
    • Phagocytosis: Phagocytes engulf and destroy pathogens.
    • Clotting mechanism: Prevents pathogen entry through wounds.

    Immunity

    • Natural immunity: Inherited or present at birth.
    • Acquired immunity: Developed after exposure to a pathogen.
    • Active immunity: Long-lasting immunity after infection or vaccination.
    • Passive immunity: Short-term immunity from external antibodies.
    • Natural active immunity: From natural infection.
    • Artificial active immunity: From vaccination.
    • Natural passive immunity: Maternal antibodies.
    • Artificial passive immunity: Injected antibodies (e.g., hepatitis B).

    Koch's Postulates

    • Four criteria establishing a causal link between a microbe and disease:
      • The microbe must be present in every case of the disease.
      • The microbe must be isolated and grown in pure culture.
      • The cultured microbe must cause the disease when introduced into a healthy host.
      • The same microbe must be re-isolated from the experimentally infected host.

    Chain of Infection

    • Six links necessary for disease transmission:
      • Agent (pathogen): The disease-causing organism.
      • Reservoir: Where the pathogen resides (e.g., humans, animals, environment).
      • Portal of exit: How the pathogen leaves the reservoir.
      • Mode of transmission: Direct or indirect spread.
      • Portal of entry: How the pathogen enters a new host.
      • Susceptible host: Individual vulnerable to infection.

    Disease Transmission

    • Horizontal transmission: Person-to-person spread (e.g., respiratory droplets, direct contact).
    • Vertical transmission: Mother-to-child transmission (e.g., childbirth, breastfeeding).
    • Direct transmission: Physical contact (e.g., kissing, sexual contact).
    • Indirect transmission: Via vehicles (air, water, food, objects), vectors (insects, animals).
      • Airborne: Pathogens in droplets or dust (e.g., tuberculosis, measles).
      • Waterborne: Pathogens in contaminated water (e.g., cholera).
      • Fomite: Transmission via contaminated objects (e.g., doorknobs).
      • Vector-borne: Transmission via insects or animals.

    Indirect Disease Transmission (Expanded)

    • Airborne transmission: Pathogens suspended in air for extended periods.
    • Waterborne transmission: Contaminated water sources.
    • Vector-borne transmission: Insects transmitting pathogens through bites.
    • Soil-borne transmission: Pathogens from contaminated soil.
    • Fomite transmission: Contact with contaminated inanimate objects.

    Defenses Against Disease (Ingress Prevention)

    • Skin: Physical barrier.
    • Mucociliary escalator: Cilia move mucus and pathogens out of the respiratory tract.
    • Gingival crevicular fluid: Antibacterial agents in gums.
    • Stomach acid: Destroys ingested pathogens.
    • Saliva and tears: Lysozyme breaks down bacterial cell walls.
    • Blood-brain barrier: Protects the brain from harmful substances and microorganisms.

    Dealing with Ingress (Immune Response)

    • Immune system: Detects and destroys foreign organisms.
    • Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune response:
      • B lymphocytes: Produce antibodies (humoral immunity).
      • T lymphocytes: Destroy infected cells (cell-mediated immunity).
    • Phagocytosis: Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens.
    • Clotting mechanism: Prevents pathogen entry through wounds.

    Immunity

    • Natural immunity: Inherited or present at birth.
    • Acquired immunity: Developed after exposure to a pathogen:
      • Active immunity: Long-lasting, developed after infection or vaccination.
      • Passive immunity: Short-term, from external antibody sources.
    • Acquired immunity subtypes:
      • Natural active immunity: From natural infection.
      • Artificial active immunity: From vaccination.
      • Natural passive immunity: Maternal antibodies.
      • Artificial passive immunity: Injected antibodies (e.g., immunoglobulin).

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