Microbiology Lecture Chapter 9 PDF

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PowerPoint® Lecture Presentations prepared by Mindy Miller-Kittrell, North Carolina State University CHAPTER 9 Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Basic Principles of Microbial Control Action of Antimicrobial Agents Alteration of cell walls and membranes Cell wall maintains integrity of cell Cells burst due to osmotic effects when damaged Cytoplasmic membrane contains cytoplasm and controls passage of chemicals into and out of cell Cellular contents leak out when damaged Nonenveloped viruses have greater tolerance of harsh conditions Damage to proteins and nucleic acids Protein function depends on 3-D shape Extreme heat or certain chemicals denature proteins Chemicals, radiation, and heat can alter or destroy nucleic acids Produce fatal mutants Halt protein synthesis through action on RNA © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  The Selection of Microbial Control Methods Ideally, agents for the control of microbes should be: Inexpensive Fast-acting Stable during storage Capable of controlling microbial growth while being harmless to humans, animals, and objects Factors Affecting the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Methods Site to be treated Harsh chemicals and extreme heat cannot be used on humans, animals, and fragile objects Method of microbial control based on site of medical procedure © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  The Selection of Microbial Control Methods Factors Affecting the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Methods Relative susceptibility of microorganisms Germicide classification High-level germicides - Kill all pathogens, including endospores Intermediate-level germicides - Kill fungal spores, protozoan cysts, viruses, and pathogenic bacteria Low-level germicides - Kill vegetative bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and some viruses Environmental conditions Temperature and pH Affect microbial death rates Alter the efficacy of antimicrobial methods Organic materials Interfere with the penetration of heat, chemicals, and some forms of radiation May inactivate chemical disinfectants © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  The Selection of Microbial Control Methods Biosafety Levels Four levels of safety in labs dealing with pathogens Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) Handling pathogens that do not cause disease in healthy humans Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Handling moderately hazardous agents Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Handling microbes in safety cabinets Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) Handling microbes that cause severe or fatal disease © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Heat-Related Methods Effects of high temperatures: Denature proteins Interfere with integrity of cytoplasmic membrane and cell wall Disrupt structure and function of nucleic acids Thermal death point Lowest temperature that kills all cells in broth in 10 minutes Thermal death time Time to sterilize volume of liquid at set temperature Moist heat Used to disinfect, sanitize, sterilize, and pasteurize Denatures proteins and destroys cytoplasmic membranes More effective than dry heat Methods of microbial control using moist heat: Boiling Autoclaving Pasteurization © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. Ultra-high-temperature sterilization  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Heat-Related Methods Moist heat Boiling Kills vegetative cells of bacteria and fungi, protozoan trophozoites, and most viruses Boiling time is critical Different elevations require different boiling times Endospores, protozoan cysts, and some viruses can survive boiling Moist heat Autoclaving Pressure applied to boiling water prevents steam from escaping Boiling temperature increases as pressure increases Autoclave conditions: 121°C, 15 psi, 15 minutes © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Heat-Related Methods Moist heat Pasteurization Used for milk, ice cream, yogurt, and fruit juices Not sterilization Heat-tolerant microbes survive Pasteurization of milk Batch method Flash pasteurization Ultra-high- temperature pasteurization Moist heat Ultra-high-temperature sterilization 140°C for 1 to 3 seconds, then rapid cooling Treated liquids can be stored at room temperature © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Heat-Related Methods Dry heat Used for materials that cannot be sterilized with moist heat Denatures proteins and oxidizes metabolic and structural chemicals Requires higher temperatures for longer time than moist heat Incineration is ultimate means of sterilization © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Refrigeration and Freezing Decrease microbial metabolism, growth, and reproduction Chemical reactions are slower at low temperatures Liquid water not available Refrigeration halts growth of most pathogens Some microbes can multiply in refrigerated foods Slow freezing more effective than quick freezing Organisms vary in susceptibility to freezing Desiccation and Lyophilization Desiccation (drying) inhibits growth due to removal of water Lyophilization (freeze-drying) used for long-term preservation of microbial cultures Prevents formation of damaging ice crystals © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Talk to your neighbor for 2 minutes Why are Refrigeration, heat-related methods important for our foods and water? © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Figure 9.9 The use of desiccation as a means of preserving apricots in Pakistan. © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Mirza-Ghulam-Ahmad of Qadian © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Cholera A life-threatening bacterial infection of the small intestine, contamination can come from food, water and stool from an infected person. © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Osmotic Pressure High concentrations of salt or sugar in foods to inhibit growth Cells in hypertonic solution of salt or sugar lose water Fungi have greater ability than bacteria to survive hypertonic environments © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Physical Methods of Microbial Control Radiation Ionizing radiation Wavelengths shorter than 1 nm Electron beams, gamma rays, some X rays Ejects electrons from atoms to create ions Ions disrupt hydrogen bonding, oxidize double covalent bonds, and create hydroxyl radicals Ions denature other molecules (DNA) Electron beams effective at killing microbes but do not penetrate well Gamma rays penetrate well but require hours to kill microbes X rays require long time to kill microbes Not practical for microbial control Nonionizing radiation Wavelengths greater than 1 nm Excites electrons, causing them to make new covalent bonds Affects 3-D structure of proteins and nucleic acids UV light causes pyrimidine dimers in DNA UV light does not penetrate well Suitable for disinfecting air, transparent fluids, and surfaces of objects © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Affect microbes’ cell walls, cytoplasmic membranes, proteins, or DNA Effect varies with differing environmental conditions Often more effective against enveloped viruses and vegetative cells of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Phenol and Phenolics Denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes Effective in presence of organic matter Remain active for prolonged time Commonly used in health care settings, labs, and homes Have disagreeable odor and possible side effects © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Alcohols Intermediate-level disinfectants Denature proteins and disrupt cytoplasmic membranes More effective than soap in removing bacteria from hands Swabbing of skin with alcohol prior to injection removes most microbes © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Halogens Intermediate-level antimicrobial chemicals Damage enzymes by denaturation Widely used in numerous applications Iodine tablets, iodophors, chlorine treatment, bleach, chloramines, and bromine disinfection © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Oxidizing Agents Peroxides, ozone, and peracetic acid Kill by oxidation of microbial enzymes High-level disinfectants and antiseptics Hydrogen peroxide can disinfect and sterilize surfaces Not useful for treating open wounds due to catalase activity Ozone treatment of drinking water Peracetic acid is an effective sporicide used to sterilize equipment © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Surfactants “Surface active” chemicals Reduce surface tension of solvents Soaps and detergents Soaps have hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends Good degerming agents but not antimicrobial Detergents are positively charged organic surfactants Quatenary ammonium compounds (quats) Low-level disinfectants Disrupt cellular membranes Ideal for many medical and industrial applications © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc. © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Selena Quintanilla © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Heavy Metals Heavy-metal ions denature proteins Low-level bacteriostatic and fungistatic agents 1% silver nitrate to prevent blindness caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae Thimerosal used to preserve vaccines Copper controls algal growth © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Aldehydes Compounds containing terminal —CHO groups Cross-link functional groups to denature proteins and inactivate nucleic acids Glutaraldehyde disinfects and sterilizes Formalin used in embalming and disinfection of rooms and instruments Gaseous Agents Microbicidal and sporicidal gases used in closed chambers to sterilize items Denature proteins and DNA by cross-linking functional groups Used in hospitals and dental offices Disadvantages: Can be hazardous to people Often highly explosive Extremely poisonous Potentially carcinogenic © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Enzymes Antimicrobial enzymes act against microorganisms Human tears contain lysozyme Digests peptidoglycan cell wall of bacteria Use enzymes to control microbes in the environment Lysozyme used to reduce the number of bacteria in cheese Prionzyme can remove prions on medical instruments Antimicrobial Drugs Antibiotics, semisynthetic, and synthetic chemicals Typically used for treatment of disease Some used for antimicrobial control outside the body © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Methods for Evaluating Disinfectants and Antiseptics Phenol coefficient Evaluates efficacy of disinfectants and antiseptics Compares an agent’s ability to control microbes to phenol Greater than 1.0 indicates agent is more effective than phenol Has been replaced by newer methods © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Chemical Methods of Microbial Control Methods for Evaluating Disinfectants and Antiseptics Use-dilution test Metal cylinders dipped into broth cultures of bacteria Contaminated cylinder immersed into dilution of disinfectant Cylinders removed, washed, and placed into tube of medium Most effective agents entirely prevent growth at highest dilution Current standard test in the United States New standard procedure being developed Kelsey-Sykes capacity test Alternative assessment approved by the European Union Bacterial suspensions added to the chemical being tested Samples removed at predetermined times and incubated Lack of bacterial reproduction reveals minimum time required for the disinfectant to be effective In-use test Swabs taken from objects before and after application of disinfectant or antiseptic Swabs inoculated into growth medium and incubated Medium monitored for growth Accurate determination of proper strength and application procedure for each specific situation © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.  Reminders This lecture was an outline of Chapter 9 Feel free to get started on the in-class quiz. Password: phenol Lab – HOL – Antibiotic Sensitivity-Kirby Bauer Diffusion Test. All you need to do is Exercise 1. Will be due this Sunday, at/by 11:59pm. © 2018 Pearson Education, Inc.