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Which of the following is a virulence factor of bacteria?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of bacteria?
Why might some textbooks exclude the role of protists in human health?
Why might some textbooks exclude the role of protists in human health?
What are prions?
What are prions?
How can you explain the case of Mary Mallon?
How can you explain the case of Mary Mallon?
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Which bacterial structure is involved in adherence and evasion of immune detection?
Which bacterial structure is involved in adherence and evasion of immune detection?
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Which bacterial toxin is released when cells are destroyed and can cause fever, shock, and death?
Which bacterial toxin is released when cells are destroyed and can cause fever, shock, and death?
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Which human herpesvirus can cause shingles later in life after remaining latent in host cells?
Which human herpesvirus can cause shingles later in life after remaining latent in host cells?
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Which protozoan immune avoidance strategy involves coating themselves in host antigens?
Which protozoan immune avoidance strategy involves coating themselves in host antigens?
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What is the role of the B subunit in AB exotoxins?
What is the role of the B subunit in AB exotoxins?
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Which bacterial secretion system is involved in the delivery of effector proteins that harm the host?
Which bacterial secretion system is involved in the delivery of effector proteins that harm the host?
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What is the function of Type 4 pili in bacteria?
What is the function of Type 4 pili in bacteria?
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Which structure on the tip of the pili binds to carbohydrates on the host cell surface?
Which structure on the tip of the pili binds to carbohydrates on the host cell surface?
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What is the main component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative cell wall that can cause severe inflammatory responses when released?
What is the main component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative cell wall that can cause severe inflammatory responses when released?
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Which bacterial structure aids in adherence and evasion of immune detection by altering antigenic epitopes?
Which bacterial structure aids in adherence and evasion of immune detection by altering antigenic epitopes?
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Which human herpesvirus can cause chickenpox at a young age and later reemerge as shingles?
Which human herpesvirus can cause chickenpox at a young age and later reemerge as shingles?
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Which toxin, produced by Bacillus anthracis, can cause lung necrosis and be fatal at high doses?
Which toxin, produced by Bacillus anthracis, can cause lung necrosis and be fatal at high doses?
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What is the causative agent of typhoid fever?
What is the causative agent of typhoid fever?
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Which pathogenicity island of Salmonella is associated with invasion of host cells?
Which pathogenicity island of Salmonella is associated with invasion of host cells?
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Which type of secretion system is involved in virulence?
Which type of secretion system is involved in virulence?
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What role does SPI-5 play in Salmonella?
What role does SPI-5 play in Salmonella?
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What is the functional role of SPI-2 in Salmonella?
What is the functional role of SPI-2 in Salmonella?
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What is the primary reservoir for Salmonella enterica?
What is the primary reservoir for Salmonella enterica?
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What is the primary difference between non-typhoidal salmonellosis and typhoid fever?
What is the primary difference between non-typhoidal salmonellosis and typhoid fever?
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What is the main function of Type IV secretion systems in bacteria?
What is the main function of Type IV secretion systems in bacteria?
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What is the role of SPI-1 in Salmonella pathogenicity?
What is the role of SPI-1 in Salmonella pathogenicity?
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Which secretion system allows bacteria to move compounds from the cytosol to the extracellular environment?
Which secretion system allows bacteria to move compounds from the cytosol to the extracellular environment?
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What is the outcome of bacterial proliferation in the bloodstream and organs during typhoid fever?
What is the outcome of bacterial proliferation in the bloodstream and organs during typhoid fever?
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Which bacterium is responsible for causing both non-typhoidal salmonellosis and typhoid fever?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing both non-typhoidal salmonellosis and typhoid fever?
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What is the primary cause of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)?
What is the primary cause of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)?
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Which of the following best describes the function of a superantigen?
Which of the following best describes the function of a superantigen?
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What is St. Anthony's Fire known as in Canada?
What is St. Anthony's Fire known as in Canada?
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Which of the following is NOT true about rashes?
Which of the following is NOT true about rashes?
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Which layer of the skin serves as a barrier that blocks microbial access to deeper tissues?
Which layer of the skin serves as a barrier that blocks microbial access to deeper tissues?
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What type of rash consists of small blisters?
What type of rash consists of small blisters?
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What is the presumptive identity of the Gram-positive bacteria in the case study?
What is the presumptive identity of the Gram-positive bacteria in the case study?
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What type of toxin is coagulase?
What type of toxin is coagulase?
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What is the significance of the positive tube coagulase results in the diagnosis?
What is the significance of the positive tube coagulase results in the diagnosis?
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Which test is used to detect the presence of coagulase in bacteria?
Which test is used to detect the presence of coagulase in bacteria?
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What is the significance of the presence of alpha toxin in the culture results?
What is the significance of the presence of alpha toxin in the culture results?
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What is the primary function of coagulase produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the primary function of coagulase produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
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Which bacterial species is the most likely cause of cellulitis in a patient with Gram-positive cocci that grow in chains, encapsulated, and containing the M protein on its surface?
Which bacterial species is the most likely cause of cellulitis in a patient with Gram-positive cocci that grow in chains, encapsulated, and containing the M protein on its surface?
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, caused by reactivation of the herpes zoster virus, can occur during a(n) ____________ outbreak.
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, caused by reactivation of the herpes zoster virus, can occur during a(n) ____________ outbreak.
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What is the most common method for diagnosing fungal keratitis?
What is the most common method for diagnosing fungal keratitis?
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Which fungal pathogens are known to cause the majority of skin infections?
Which fungal pathogens are known to cause the majority of skin infections?
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Which bacterial pathogen can cause inclusion conjunctivitis in newborns and trachoma, the most frequent cause of infectious blindness?
Which bacterial pathogen can cause inclusion conjunctivitis in newborns and trachoma, the most frequent cause of infectious blindness?
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What is the main reservoir for the most common Candida infection, candida intertrigo?
What is the main reservoir for the most common Candida infection, candida intertrigo?
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What is the characteristic appearance of hemolysin-secreting strains of streptococci when plated onto agar containing RBCs?
What is the characteristic appearance of hemolysin-secreting strains of streptococci when plated onto agar containing RBCs?
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Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox and can later re-emerge as shingles in about 20% of patients?
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox and can later re-emerge as shingles in about 20% of patients?
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Which bacterial infection can lead to conditions such as folliculitis, boils, and toxic shock syndrome?
Which bacterial infection can lead to conditions such as folliculitis, boils, and toxic shock syndrome?
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Which antibiotic is MRSA resistant to, necessitating treatment with vancomycin?
Which antibiotic is MRSA resistant to, necessitating treatment with vancomycin?
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What is the causative agent of smallpox, which has been eradicated from the population?
What is the causative agent of smallpox, which has been eradicated from the population?
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Which bacterial species can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a severe condition that has natural reservoirs in the nasopharynx and skin?
Which bacterial species can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a severe condition that has natural reservoirs in the nasopharynx and skin?
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What is the routine childhood vaccination involving a live, attenuated form of the VSV?
What is the routine childhood vaccination involving a live, attenuated form of the VSV?
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Streptococcal pyogenic exotoxins (SPEs) act as superantigens and cause massive amounts of cytokines to be released, leading to shock.
Streptococcal pyogenic exotoxins (SPEs) act as superantigens and cause massive amounts of cytokines to be released, leading to shock.
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Fungal keratitis is primarily caused by species of Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Candida.
Fungal keratitis is primarily caused by species of Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Candida.
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The majority of fungal skin infections are caused by dermatophytes, which infect cool, moist, keratinized tissues such as hair follicles, skin, and nails.
The majority of fungal skin infections are caused by dermatophytes, which infect cool, moist, keratinized tissues such as hair follicles, skin, and nails.
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus can occur during a shingles outbreak, caused by reactivation of the herpes zoster virus.
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus can occur during a shingles outbreak, caused by reactivation of the herpes zoster virus.
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Chlamydia trachomatis can cause inclusion conjunctivitis in newborns and trachoma, which is the most frequent cause of infectious blindness.
Chlamydia trachomatis can cause inclusion conjunctivitis in newborns and trachoma, which is the most frequent cause of infectious blindness.
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What is the most likely cause of the symptoms described in the scenario?
What is the most likely cause of the symptoms described in the scenario?
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Which symptom is NOT mentioned in the scenario as part of Floyd's illness?
Which symptom is NOT mentioned in the scenario as part of Floyd's illness?
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What is the significance of the dark, purplish brown spots observed on the face of the sick soldier?
What is the significance of the dark, purplish brown spots observed on the face of the sick soldier?
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What is the likely cause of the soldier's face turning blue from lack of oxygen?
What is the likely cause of the soldier's face turning blue from lack of oxygen?
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Which of the following viral infections of the respiratory tract is especially concerning for premature infants?
Which of the following viral infections of the respiratory tract is especially concerning for premature infants?
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A patient presents with atypical pneumonia, shortness of breath, cough, and fever after attending a party with a large indoor water fountain. What is the likely cause?
A patient presents with atypical pneumonia, shortness of breath, cough, and fever after attending a party with a large indoor water fountain. What is the likely cause?
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Which fungal infection is endemic in the United States and is known as Valley Fever?
Which fungal infection is endemic in the United States and is known as Valley Fever?
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Which fungal infection is found mostly in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys and eastern United States?
Which fungal infection is found mostly in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys and eastern United States?
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Which fungal infection is associated with flu-like illness, erythema nodosum, and is found mostly in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys?
Which fungal infection is associated with flu-like illness, erythema nodosum, and is found mostly in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys?
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Which fungal infection is known to involve skin, lungs, prostate gland, urinary tract, eyes, bones, and joints, with meningoencephalitis being the most prevalent clinical form in AIDS patients?
Which fungal infection is known to involve skin, lungs, prostate gland, urinary tract, eyes, bones, and joints, with meningoencephalitis being the most prevalent clinical form in AIDS patients?
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Which of the following fungal infections is acquired from the environment and not person to person?
Which of the following fungal infections is acquired from the environment and not person to person?
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Which viral infection of the respiratory tract is especially concerning for premature infants?
Which viral infection of the respiratory tract is especially concerning for premature infants?
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Which bacterial infection has a prodromal phase of 5 days and can be fatal within 48 hours if not treated promptly?
Which bacterial infection has a prodromal phase of 5 days and can be fatal within 48 hours if not treated promptly?
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Which bacterium commonly causes hospital-acquired pneumonia?
Which bacterium commonly causes hospital-acquired pneumonia?
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Which bacterial infection is characterized by the formation of granulomas and caseous lesions in its pathogenesis?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by the formation of granulomas and caseous lesions in its pathogenesis?
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Which bacterial infection is most likely to occur among the elderly, smokers, and immunocompromised individuals?
Which bacterial infection is most likely to occur among the elderly, smokers, and immunocompromised individuals?
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Which bacterial infection lacks a rigid cell wall and causes atypical pneumonia?
Which bacterial infection lacks a rigid cell wall and causes atypical pneumonia?
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Which bacterial infection contaminates water sources and causes atypical pneumonia?
Which bacterial infection contaminates water sources and causes atypical pneumonia?
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Which bacterial infection progresses through catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages?
Which bacterial infection progresses through catarrhal, paroxysmal, and convalescent stages?
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Which bacterial infection disrupts signaling pathways and can induce immunosuppression?
Which bacterial infection disrupts signaling pathways and can induce immunosuppression?
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Which bacterial infection is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and persistent cough?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and persistent cough?
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Which bacterial infection can be typical or atypical, caused by various microbes?
Which bacterial infection can be typical or atypical, caused by various microbes?
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Which bacterial infection is on the rise in developed nations, especially among HIV patients?
Which bacterial infection is on the rise in developed nations, especially among HIV patients?
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Which bacterial infection is latent and not infectious, while active cases are contagious?
Which bacterial infection is latent and not infectious, while active cases are contagious?
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What is the primary cause of most flu pandemics?
What is the primary cause of most flu pandemics?
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Which virus is responsible for COVID-19?
Which virus is responsible for COVID-19?
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What is the primary anatomical location of croup?
What is the primary anatomical location of croup?
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Which type of influenza virus can undergo antigenic shift and drift?
Which type of influenza virus can undergo antigenic shift and drift?
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What is the primary cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children?
What is the primary cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children?
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Which respiratory infection affects the nasal passages, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx?
Which respiratory infection affects the nasal passages, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx?
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What is the primary defense mechanism that removes microorganisms from the lungs?
What is the primary defense mechanism that removes microorganisms from the lungs?
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What is the main cause of the common cold?
What is the main cause of the common cold?
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Which virus is a common cause of viral sinusitis?
Which virus is a common cause of viral sinusitis?
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What is the causative agent of the flu?
What is the causative agent of the flu?
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What are the primary proteins involved in influenza pathogenicity?
What are the primary proteins involved in influenza pathogenicity?
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What is the primary cause of gas exchange in the lower respiratory tract?
What is the primary cause of gas exchange in the lower respiratory tract?
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Which bacterium is responsible for causing a thick, leatherlike pseudomembrane in the throat?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing a thick, leatherlike pseudomembrane in the throat?
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What is the most common diagnosis in sick children, caused by viruses, Gram-positive, and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the most common diagnosis in sick children, caused by viruses, Gram-positive, and Gram-negative bacteria?
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Which bacterium causes pharyngitis and tonsillitis, and can lead to scarlet fever and sequelae like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis?
Which bacterium causes pharyngitis and tonsillitis, and can lead to scarlet fever and sequelae like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis?
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What is the most frequent cause of acute otitis media in healthy children?
What is the most frequent cause of acute otitis media in healthy children?
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Which bacterium causes whooping cough, with an incubation period of 7–21 days?
Which bacterium causes whooping cough, with an incubation period of 7–21 days?
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What causes acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis as sequelae?
What causes acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis as sequelae?
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What is the primary cause of bacterial sinusitis in children?
What is the primary cause of bacterial sinusitis in children?
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Which bacterium is part of the most common causes of AOM in healthy children?
Which bacterium is part of the most common causes of AOM in healthy children?
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Which bacterium causes pneumonia in adults and often accompanies middle ear infections in children?
Which bacterium causes pneumonia in adults and often accompanies middle ear infections in children?
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Which bacterium causes contagious streptococcal pharyngitis with symptoms including fever, sore throat, and a distinctive red rash?
Which bacterium causes contagious streptococcal pharyngitis with symptoms including fever, sore throat, and a distinctive red rash?
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Which bacterium is responsible for causing a highly contagious respiratory infection acquired through inhalation of aerosolized droplets?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing a highly contagious respiratory infection acquired through inhalation of aerosolized droplets?
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What is the most likely causative agent of Mira's symptoms?
What is the most likely causative agent of Mira's symptoms?
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What is the primary route of transmission for infectious mononucleosis?
What is the primary route of transmission for infectious mononucleosis?
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Which of the following symptoms would help differentiate Epstein-Barr virus infection from streptococcal pharyngitis?
Which of the following symptoms would help differentiate Epstein-Barr virus infection from streptococcal pharyngitis?
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What is the most appropriate treatment modality for infectious mononucleosis?
What is the most appropriate treatment modality for infectious mononucleosis?
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Which system includes lymph nodes, vessels, and organs like the spleen, thymus, and tonsils?
Which system includes lymph nodes, vessels, and organs like the spleen, thymus, and tonsils?
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What virus causes infectious mononucleosis, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, and fatigue?
What virus causes infectious mononucleosis, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, and fatigue?
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Which virus is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, a cancer of B lymphocytes?
Which virus is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, a cancer of B lymphocytes?
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What is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis?
What is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis?
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Which virus causes asymptomatic infections, reactivation in immunocompromised individuals, and vertical transmission?
Which virus causes asymptomatic infections, reactivation in immunocompromised individuals, and vertical transmission?
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Which of the following is a condition related to the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is a condition related to the lymphatic system?
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What is the primary function of the pulmonary circuit?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary circuit?
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Which of the following conditions can occur in the endocardium, pericardium, and myocardium?
Which of the following conditions can occur in the endocardium, pericardium, and myocardium?
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What was Mira advised to avoid due to a potential enlarged spleen from infection?
What was Mira advised to avoid due to a potential enlarged spleen from infection?
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What was cleared for Mira to resume after a follow-up visit showed her spleen was not enlarged?
What was cleared for Mira to resume after a follow-up visit showed her spleen was not enlarged?
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Which of the following are systemic viral diseases?
Which of the following are systemic viral diseases?
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Which infection is characterized by the complex life cycle involving sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes?
Which infection is characterized by the complex life cycle involving sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes?
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Which infection is transmitted by ticks and leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients?
Which infection is transmitted by ticks and leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients?
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Which infection can present with acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver, and chronic symptoms 10-20 years after infection?
Which infection can present with acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver, and chronic symptoms 10-20 years after infection?
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Which infection involves pathogens adhering to cardiac valve surfaces, creating infected vegetation, and potential complications like stroke or abscesses?
Which infection involves pathogens adhering to cardiac valve surfaces, creating infected vegetation, and potential complications like stroke or abscesses?
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Which infection is caused by Streptococcus mutans and can be subacute or acute?
Which infection is caused by Streptococcus mutans and can be subacute or acute?
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Which infection is transmitted by the Reduviid bug and can lead to acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver?
Which infection is transmitted by the Reduviid bug and can lead to acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver?
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Which infection is primarily transmitted by ticks and leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients?
Which infection is primarily transmitted by ticks and leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients?
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Which infection can cause potential complications like stroke or abscesses due to pathogens adhering to cardiac valve surfaces?
Which infection can cause potential complications like stroke or abscesses due to pathogens adhering to cardiac valve surfaces?
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Which infection involves a complex life cycle with different stages such as sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes?
Which infection involves a complex life cycle with different stages such as sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes?
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Which infection is caused by Streptococcus mutans and can be subacute or acute?
Which infection is caused by Streptococcus mutans and can be subacute or acute?
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Which infection is transmitted by the Reduviid bug and can lead to acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver?
Which infection is transmitted by the Reduviid bug and can lead to acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver?
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Which infection is primarily transmitted by ticks and leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients?
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Which of the following diseases affects the lymphatic system?
Which of the following diseases affects the lymphatic system?
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Which protozoan is responsible for Chagas disease?
Which protozoan is responsible for Chagas disease?
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What is the treatment for acute phase of Chagas disease?
What is the treatment for acute phase of Chagas disease?
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Which disease is transmitted to humans via cats and has two stages: feline and mammal stage?
Which disease is transmitted to humans via cats and has two stages: feline and mammal stage?
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What is responsible for the acute phase of Toxoplasmosis infection?
What is responsible for the acute phase of Toxoplasmosis infection?
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Which Leishmania species causes visceral leishmaniasis affecting the spleen, liver, and bone marrow?
Which Leishmania species causes visceral leishmaniasis affecting the spleen, liver, and bone marrow?
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What form of Leishmania differentiates in sandflies into infective, non-dividing metacyclic promastigotes?
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What is the primary cause of lymphatic obstruction in filariasis?
What is the primary cause of lymphatic obstruction in filariasis?
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Which pathogen can cause systemic infection if the number or function of neutrophils is decreased?
Which pathogen can cause systemic infection if the number or function of neutrophils is decreased?
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What is the most appropriate treatment for acute phase of Chagas disease?
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What is the primary cause of lymphatic obstruction in filariasis?
What is the primary cause of lymphatic obstruction in filariasis?
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Which protozoan is responsible for causing toxoplasmosis?
Which protozoan is responsible for causing toxoplasmosis?
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Which bacterial infection is characterized by the presence of rose spots?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by the presence of rose spots?
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Which bacterial infection can be transmitted by ticks and lice, and presents with a rash starting on the wrists and ankles?
Which bacterial infection can be transmitted by ticks and lice, and presents with a rash starting on the wrists and ankles?
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Which bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline and presents with a bull's-eye rash?
Which bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline and presents with a bull's-eye rash?
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Which bacterial infection is easily transmitted from person to person?
Which bacterial infection is easily transmitted from person to person?
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Which bacterial infection is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and has distinct stages with varied symptoms, including neurological and cardiac involvement?
Which bacterial infection is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and has distinct stages with varied symptoms, including neurological and cardiac involvement?
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Which bacterial infection is caused by Yersinia pestis and includes virulence factors such as lipoproteins, F1 protein capsule, and biofilm formation?
Which bacterial infection is caused by Yersinia pestis and includes virulence factors such as lipoproteins, F1 protein capsule, and biofilm formation?
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Which bacterial infection lives inside macrophages in the gastrointestinal tract and can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
Which bacterial infection lives inside macrophages in the gastrointestinal tract and can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
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Which bacterial infection is transmitted by ticks and lice?
Which bacterial infection is transmitted by ticks and lice?
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Which bacterial infection is characterized by a rash starting on the wrists and ankles?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by a rash starting on the wrists and ankles?
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Which bacterial infection is transmitted by ticks and has stages with distinct symptoms, such as a bull's eye rash in the early stage?
Which bacterial infection is transmitted by ticks and has stages with distinct symptoms, such as a bull's eye rash in the early stage?
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Which bacterial infection is caused by Yersinia pestis and is easily transmitted from person to person?
Which bacterial infection is caused by Yersinia pestis and is easily transmitted from person to person?
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Which bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline and presents with a bull's-eye rash?
Which bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline and presents with a bull's-eye rash?
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What is the likely cause of Ming's symptoms?
What is the likely cause of Ming's symptoms?
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What is the significance of Ming's elevated heart rate and rapid breathing?
What is the significance of Ming's elevated heart rate and rapid breathing?
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What could have prevented Ming's illness?
What could have prevented Ming's illness?
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Why did the doctor suspect a viral origin of Ming's diarrhea?
Why did the doctor suspect a viral origin of Ming's diarrhea?
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Which component of the digestive system is primarily responsible for preventing nutrient absorption, leading to osmotic diarrhea?
Which component of the digestive system is primarily responsible for preventing nutrient absorption, leading to osmotic diarrhea?
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Which bacterial species is primarily responsible for causing tooth decay through acid production from bacterial metabolism?
Which bacterial species is primarily responsible for causing tooth decay through acid production from bacterial metabolism?
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Which bacterial species is primarily involved in causing gingivitis and periodontal disease through plaque build-up and inflammation?
Which bacterial species is primarily involved in causing gingivitis and periodontal disease through plaque build-up and inflammation?
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Which infection is caused by invasion of healthy tissue by oral flora bacteria upon oral mucosa damage?
Which infection is caused by invasion of healthy tissue by oral flora bacteria upon oral mucosa damage?
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Which pathogen is responsible for causing thrush when antibiotic therapy upsets the balance between indigenous bacterial flora and host defenses?
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Which type of diarrhea results from increased ion secretion?
Which type of diarrhea results from increased ion secretion?
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Which bacterial species primarily contributes to dental plaque and tooth decay?
Which bacterial species primarily contributes to dental plaque and tooth decay?
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Which component of the digestive system is primarily involved in the prevention of nutrient absorption, leading to osmotic diarrhea?
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Which bacterial species is primarily involved in causing dental caries through acid production?
Which bacterial species is primarily involved in causing dental caries through acid production?
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Which bacterial species primarily contributes to dental plaque and tooth decay?
Which bacterial species primarily contributes to dental plaque and tooth decay?
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Which infection is caused by invasion of healthy tissue by oral flora bacteria upon oral mucosa damage?
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Study Notes
The Case of Mary Mallon and Typhoid Fever
- Mary Mallon was the first documented "asymptomatic carrier" of typhoid fever, able to spread the disease without being affected by it herself
- She was demonized by the press and public, leading to her exile for the majority of her adult life
- The causative agent of typhoid fever is a bacteria called Salmonella
- Salmonella enterica is commonly found in humans and animals and has reservoirs in food processing plants, farms, and hospitals
- Salmonella causes both non-typhoidal salmonellosis and typhoid fever, with different pathogenic mechanisms
- Typhoid fever is a serious and potentially fatal illness that can lead to bacterial proliferation in the bloodstream and organs
- Salmonella has pathogenicity islands, including SPI-1 and SPI-2, associated with invasion of host cells and survival within host cells
- SPI-2 seems to be able to fill the functional role of SPI-1 as mutant strains of Salmonella harboring a knock out of SPI-1 can still cause disease
- SPI-2 is associated with survival within host cells and maintaining the Salmonella Containing Vacuole (SCV)
- SPI-5 plays a role in both intra and extracellular survival and does not contain a Type 3 Secretion System (T3SS)
- Secretion systems, including Type II, Type III, and Type IV, allow bacteria to move compounds from the cytosol to the periplasm, extracellular environment, and host cells
- Type III and Type IV secretion systems do not require secondary proteins to secrete compounds, unlike Type II systems, and are involved in virulence and conjugation, respectively
Infectious Diseases Overview
- Chickenpox is caused by Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) from the Herpesviridae family and can remain latent, re-emerging as shingles in about 20% of patients later in life.
- Chickenpox is usually diagnosed clinically, with symptoms including vesicles, pustules, and scabs, but can be life-threatening in immunocompromised patients.
- Smallpox, caused by the variola virus, was eradicated from the population in 1979 and has two variants: variola major and variola minor.
- Staphylococcal skin infections, caused by S. epidermidis and S. aureus, can lead to conditions such as folliculitis, boils, and toxic shock syndrome.
- Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and has evolved to resist 60% of S. aureus strains, necessitating treatment with vancomycin.
- A case study describes a patient diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a severe condition caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, which has natural reservoirs in the nasopharynx and skin.
- The patient suffered from severe symptoms, and treatment involved the removal of 7% of her body surface and the use of vasopressors to raise her blood pressure.
- Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors include a capsule to avoid phagocytosis, pilus-like M protein to bind complement regulatory protein, and streptolysins to lyse blood cells.
- The incidence of necrotizing fasciitis is rising due to increased use of NSAIDs, which increase susceptibility to infection by S. pyogenes.
- The Varicella vaccination is a routine childhood vaccination involving a live, attenuated form of the VSV.
- Smallpox treatment involves diagnosis based on viral cultures and serology, and children are no longer routinely vaccinated against smallpox.
- Infections caused by Staphylococcal skin infections regularly require surgical intervention, and MRSA has emerged as a community-acquired infection.
Respiratory Tract Infections and Diseases: Key Points
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The respiratory tract is divided into upper and lower parts, with different anatomical structures and functions.
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The upper respiratory tract includes nasal passages, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, while the lower respiratory tract includes alveoli for gas exchange.
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The mucociliary escalator is a defense mechanism that removes microorganisms from the lungs through mucus secretion and cilia movement.
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Viral infections of the respiratory tract include the common cold, caused by various viruses like rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, and viral sinusitis.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children, transmitted through respiratory droplets.
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Influenza is caused by negative-sense ssRNA viruses, with different types (A, B, C) and can undergo antigenic shift and drift, leading to new strains.
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Influenza pathogenicity depends on proteins like hemagglutinin (HA), neuraminidase (NA), and M2, and can infect humans, pigs, and birds.
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Antigenic shift and drift are mechanisms through which influenza viruses can evolve into new strains, causing more severe diseases.
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Vaccines and antiviral drugs, such as neuraminidase inhibitors, are used for influenza treatment and prevention.
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COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a novel coronavirus with flu-like symptoms and can lead to severe cases with a cytokine storm, with many cases being asymptomatic.
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Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a respiratory infection affecting the larynx and is common in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
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Type A influenza is the cause of most flu pandemics due to its ability to infect a variety of animals, leading to antigenic shift.
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Bacterial infections also play a role in respiratory tract diseases, with specific etiologies and anatomical locations.
Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infections: Key Points
- Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common diagnosis in sick children, caused by viruses, Gram-positive, and Gram-negative bacteria.
- In infants and young toddlers, shorter and almost horizontal Eustachian tubes make middle ear drainage less optimal.
- The most frequent causes of AOM in healthy children are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
- Bacterial sinusitis often accompanies middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in adults, treated with antibiotics.
- Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus (GAS), causes pharyngitis and tonsillitis, and can lead to scarlet fever and sequelae like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
- Streptococcal pharyngitis is contagious and spread through person-to-person and indirect contact, with symptoms including fever, sore throat, and a distinctive red rash.
- Streptococcal sequelae include autoimmune reactions causing serious conditions like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
- Diphtheria, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, leads to a thick, leatherlike pseudomembrane in the throat and is diagnosed through PCR or antigenic testing.
- Whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis, is highly contagious and acquired through inhalation of aerosolized droplets, with an incubation period of 7–21 days.
- Diphtheria vaccine is part of the DTaP series of vaccinations and is inactivated diphtheria toxin.
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes a thick, leatherlike pseudomembrane in diphtheria.
- Bordetella pertussis causes whooping cough, with an incubation period of 7–21 days.
Bacterial Infections and Systemic Parasitic Infections: Understanding the Links and Implications
- Elizabeth, 58, with mitral valve prolapse, on immunosuppressive therapy, developed bacterial endocarditis after a dental procedure, caused by Streptococcus mutans.
- Bacterial endocarditis can be subacute (gradual, with fatigue, fever, weight loss) or acute (sudden, potentially fatal within days).
- Pathogenesis of infective endocarditis involves pathogens gaining access to the bloodstream, adhering to cardiac valve surfaces, creating infected vegetation, and potential complications like stroke or abscesses.
- Images show normal and infected heart valves, illustrating the impact of bacterial endocarditis.
- Malaria affects 219 million people worldwide, causing 435,000 deaths, mostly in children, and is transmitted by four species of Plasmodium.
- The complex life cycle of Plasmodium involves sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes, with symptoms including chills, fever, and sweating.
- Plasmodium's immune evasion and treatment with chloroquine are key aspects of malaria management.
- Babesiosis, caused by Babesia microti and transmitted by ticks, leads to mild flu-like illness in immunocompetent patients and prolonged illness in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by the Reduviid bug, presents with acute symptoms such as enlarged spleen and liver, and chronic symptoms 10-20 years after infection.
- The Reduviid bug releases the parasite in its feces, entering the host through nearby bug bites.
- The text aims to construct lists of systemic parasitic infections, relate disease stages to the infecting agent's growth cycle, list affected organ systems, and devise infection prevention plans.
- The content provides detailed insights into the pathogenesis, symptoms, and treatment of bacterial endocarditis, malaria, babesiosis, and Chagas disease, highlighting the impact of these infections on human health.
Systemic Bacterial Infections and Their Characteristics
- Sepsis is an immune response due to bacteria in the bloodstream, leading to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and septic shock.
- A case study of a patient with Yersinia pestis infection (plague) illustrates the transmission and symptoms of the disease, including bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic forms.
- Virulence factors of Yersinia pestis include lipoproteins, F1 protein capsule, biofilm formation, and a type III secretion system.
- Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted by ticks and has stages with distinct symptoms, such as a bull's eye rash in the early stage.
- Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, lives inside macrophages in the gastrointestinal tract, and can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route.
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is transmitted by ticks and lice, and presents with a rash starting on the wrists and ankles.
- Pneumonic plague is easily transmitted from person to person, in contrast to bubonic plague, which is not transmissible.
- Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by ticks, presents with a bull's-eye rash and is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline.
- Lyme disease has distinct stages with varied symptoms, including neurological and cardiac involvement in the second stage.
- Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, can be transmitted via the fecal-oral route and presents with rose spots.
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is transmitted by ticks and lice and presents with a rash starting on the wrists and ankles.
- Bacterial infections of the heart have different manifestations, and endocarditis can be compared and contrasted based on different types.
Infectious Diseases and Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- Katherine, a 17-year-old from Waikiki, Hawaii, developed symptoms including nausea, fever, and aches, and was diagnosed with hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection.
- Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are all RNA viruses, with different transmission routes, symptoms, and outcomes.
- Mumps is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus, highly infectious, and is spread via sneezing and coughing; vaccination has largely eliminated cases.
- Peptic ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori, a Gram-negative spirochete, identified in 1983 as the causative agent of peptic ulcer disease, and linked to stomach ulceration and gastric cancer.
- H. pylori colonizes the human gastric mucosa, causing superficial gastritis and can lead to duodenal ulcers, gastric adenocarcinoma, or MALT or non-Hodgkin lymphoma over time.
- H. pylori colonizes the gastric epithelium through acid adaptation, motility, chemotaxis, urease production, flagella, and adhesin-mediated adherence to epithelial cell receptors.
- H. pylori initiates epithelial damage via effector proteins that impair epithelial barrier integrity, increase epithelial proliferation and motility, and lead to vacuolation and apoptosis.
- H. pylori infection can be detected through the urease test of biopsies, but culture can be problematic due to the fastidious nature of the bacteria.
- Rotaviruses are mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route and can be diagnosed using PCR assays or serologic assays.
- Rotavirus illness can be prevented through vaccination, with two available vaccines, RotaTeq® and Rotarix®, providing up to 87% protection.
- Treatment for rotavirus illness is supportive, with oral rehydration therapy to prevent dehydration.
- Bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract can be categorized by bacterial pathogenic mechanisms, with different virulence mechanisms leading to various GI disease symptoms.
Viral Gastrointestinal Infections and Related Conditions
- Motility-related diarrhea results from rapid food movement in the intestine due to enterotoxins and rotavirus, causing poor nutrient absorption.
- Several gastrointestinal conditions include gastritis, gastroenteritis, enteritis, enterocolitis, and colitis, each with distinct inflammation locations in the digestive tract.
- Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, can be caused by various factors including infection, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and autoimmune reactions, leading to symptoms like jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia.
- Viral infections like norovirus, transmitted via the fecal-oral route, can cause sudden onset symptoms and are common in cruise ship outbreaks.
- Rotavirus, a non-enveloped double-stranded RNA virus, is widespread, infecting nearly every child globally by age 3-5, causing significant child fatalities, especially in low-income countries.
- The infectious cycle of rotavirus involves attachment to glycan receptors, internalization, and assembly of viral proteins, leading to infection of mature enterocytes in the intestine.
- Rotavirus-induced diarrhea is initiated by the release of non-structural protein 4 (NSP4), stimulating enterochromaffin cells to release 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), increasing gastrointestinal motility and inducing diarrhea.
- Rotavirus can also activate the vomiting center in the brainstem, leading to the vomiting reflex, and clinical intervention involves 5-HT3 receptor antagonists to attenuate vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis.
- Rotavirus has immune evasion strategies, including inhibition of the innate interferon response through various viral proteins, such as NSP1 and VPs, inactivating MAVS.
- The study aims to match gastrointestinal symptoms to the viral infections causing them, list transmission routes of specific viral diseases, and discuss viral pathogenic mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Treatment for viral diarrhea primarily involves rehydration therapy, as there is no effective antiviral therapy available.
- The global impact of rotavirus is significant, causing over 200,000 child fatalities in 2013, with consistent prevalence in hospitalized cases, particularly affecting low-income countries due to limited healthcare and comorbid conditions.
Microbial Infections and Diseases: Key Points
- H. pylori virulence factors including Blood-group antigen binding adhesin (BabA) and Sialic acid-binding adhesin (SabA) are associated with adherence, persistence, and damage.
- H. pylori induces epithelial damage via effector proteins such as cytotoxin-associated gene (cagA) and Vacuolating cytotoxin A (VacA).
- Diagnostic methods for H. pylori infection include urease test, histology, urea breath tests, serology, and stool antigenic tests.
- A case history details a 6-year-old girl's illness after visiting a dairy farm, where she developed symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection and subsequently hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
- Intestinal diseases caused by Gram-negative bacteria include E. coli gastroenteritis, Shigellosis, and Salmonella infections.
- Salmonella genus comprises S. enterica and S. bongori, with various subspecies and serovars, causing clinical conditions like typhoid fever and enterocolitis.
- Pathogenicity and virulence factors of Salmonella include attachment and invasion mechanisms, dictated by two major Salmonella Pathogenicity Islands: SPI-1 and SPI-2.
- The SPI-1-encoded Type III secretion system (T3SS) and SPI-2-encoded T3SS are crucial for Salmonella pathogenesis in the host's epithelial cells.
- The serotype of Salmonella determines the utilization of virulence factors for pathogenesis.
- Salmonellosis encompasses typhoid fever and enterocolitis, with different clinical manifestations and severity.
- The text provides insights into the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of H. pylori, E. coli, Shigella, and Salmonella infections, including detailed molecular mechanisms and clinical presentations.
- The case history of the 6-year-old girl illustrates the severe consequences of E. coli O157:H7 infection, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing Gram-negative bacterial infections.
Campylobacter Infection: Key Points
- Typhoid fever and enterocolitis are distinct diseases with different symptoms and durations.
- Campylobacter spp. are Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacteria causing intestinal infections and are transmitted through consumption of undercooked meat and unpasteurized milk.
- Campylobacter has caused over 57,000 cases of campylobacteriosis globally from 1978 to 2014 and is the 3rd leading cause of food-borne illnesses and hospitalizations.
- Most Campylobacter spp. cause intestinal infection, with C. jejuni and C. coli being the most frequent culprits, leading to a range of symptoms from asymptomatic to severe illness.
- Campylobacter primarily colonizes the chicken GI tract and can be transmitted to humans through contaminated water, animal products, and direct contact.
- Campylobacter invasion and pathogenicity involve a complex interplay of virulence factors, including attachment and invasion mechanisms, mucus interactions, and production of toxins.
- In humans, Campylobacter circumvents the mucus layer and stimulates a pro-inflammatory response, whereas in chickens, it resides in the mucus layer without causing inflammation.
- Campylobacter produces the cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) holotoxin, which leads to cell death, increased permeability, and impairment of adaptive immune responses.
- The CDT holotoxin consists of three subunits, CdtA, CdtB, and CdtC, which are taken up into host cells and cause double-strand DNA breaks and cell-cycle arrest.
- Campylobacter-induced cell death may enhance pathogen survival and spread, and the damage is exacerbated by toxin-induced macrophage-dependent inflammation.
- Campylobacter infections cause fever, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea, with relapses occurring in untreated patients and rare deaths directly attributable to C. jejuni infection.
- Campylobacter infections have been associated with outbreaks, and the bacteria can be passed between chicks within a flock via the fecal-oral route and can contaminate water supplies and animal products.
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection and Immune Response
- Urethral discharge was found positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in a physical examination, confirmed by culture and Gram stain analysis
- Symptoms of gonorrhea include painful urination, discharge from the penis, and swelling of the testicles in men, while women may have mild symptoms or none at all
- Gonorrhea can lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease and ophthalmia neonatorum
- Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual contact and can also be spread perinatally from mother to baby during childbirth
- Steps of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection involve initial adherence, replication, invasion, and release of immune-activating fragments
- The TIFA-dependent immunity pathway is triggered by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, leading to inflammation and recruitment of neutrophils
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae uses various strategies to evade complement and promote serum resistance and invasion
- The bacterium interacts with immune cells such as macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells, modulating their functions during infection
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae stimulates the production of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to enhance its competitive edge in the vaginal microbiome
- The organism produces characteristic colonies on chocolate agar and was identified as Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Symptoms of the infection had resolved in the patient upon a return visit, and a repeat culture was negative
- The case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection was subsequently reported to the state public health department
Salmonella Pathogenicity and Secretion Systems
- Salmonella Pathogenicity Islands (SPI) are master regulators of gene expression for virulence factors
- SPI-1 is associated with the invasion of host cells and is regulated by HilA
- SPI-2 is associated with survival within host cells, and its master regulator is SsrAB
- SPI-5's function is debated, but it plays a role in intra and extracellular survival
- Heat stress increases the expression of SsrB and SPI-2 genes in Salmonella
- Different types of secretion systems include Type II, III, and IV, each with distinct mechanisms and roles
- Bacterial capsules aid in persistence and adhesion by helping bacteria evade immune detection and adhere to host cells
- Endotoxins are components of bacterial cells released when the cell is destroyed, while exotoxins are secreted by microbes
- Anthrax toxin and Tetanospasmin are examples of exotoxins with specific functions and subunits
- Prokaryotic immune evasion strategies include antigenic masking, antigenic variation, and intracellular location
- Protozoans use immune avoidance strategies such as antigenic masking, antigenic variation, and immunosuppression
- Viral latency plays a role in the pathogenesis of infections, with herpesviruses serving as an example.
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