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Microbiology
Undergraduate 2
04/29/2011

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Term
symbosis
Definition
close relationship btween 2 different types of organisms
Term
mutualistic
Definition
both orgs benefit
Term
commensalism
Definition
1 org benefits, other neither harmed or benefits
Term
parasitism
Definition
one org benefits, other harmed
Term
amensalism
Definition
one org hampers or prevents the growth/survival of another org but receives no benefit (PCN)
Term
penicillium
Definition
_______ (mold) --> PCN: production inhibs growth of other orgs
Term
Microbiota
Definition
Normal flora aka._______
Term
1. birth process 2. breathing 3. feeding
Definition
3 establishments for Microbiota.
1. during __________
2. (1st for C-section)
3. (influenced by caregiver)
Term
1. resident flora 2. transient flora
Definition
2 Categories of Microbiota:
1. orgs that remain on us or in us for life
2. temporarily
Term
opportunistic pathogens
Definition
an organism that doesnt cause disease in normal state
Term
1. immunocompromised/suppressed 2.changes in normal flora 3. entrance of normal flora into abnormal regions
Definition
3 Cases of pathogens:
1.due to age, stress, poor diet
2. typically "in balance", out of balance w/ antibiotics, can lead to outgrowth (C Diff)
3. doesn't naturally occur
Term
portal of entry
Definition
point of body where it can get in; orgs may come from exogenous or endogenous source
Term
1.skin 2.mucous memb 3. palcenta 4. parenteral routes
Definition
4 Portal of Entries: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Term
skin
Definition
Portal of Entry: very difficult for pathogens to breach keratinized layers, dead cells; via damage not caused by pathogen (cut, abrasions), hair follicle/sweat glnd, few can burrow thru, fungi w/ digestive enzymes that eat it
Term
mucous membranes (1. GI tract 2. Resp Tract 3. Urogenital tract 4. Conjundiva)
Definition
Portal of Entry:______________
1. pathogens presnt in food H2O & other; Shigella, Salmonella, Vibrio, Polio, HepA, rotavirus, Entameoba Giardia
2. by a dust, moiustre, resp droplets; Streptococci, Neisseria, Bordetella, Rhinovirus, Varicella-Zoster
3. STIs; UTIs
4. pinkeye (from Haemophilus aegyptius); Chlamydia, Neisseria
Term
placenta
Definition
Portal of Entry: spontaneous abortion, premature delivery, birth defects
Term
parenteral routes
Definition
Portal of Entry: any other route; introduction of the organism into deep tissues, surgery insect bites
Term
viralence
Definition
degree 2 which an org can cause disease; determined by virulence factors (genetic) (antibiotic resistance, toxin production)
Term
pathogenicity
Definition
ability of org to cause disease
Term
adhesion - colonization - invasion - evasion - toxins - exit
Definition
Pathogens must 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Term
adhere
Definition
Pathogens must..
1. be able to _____; 1st step in any infection
Term
colonization
Definition
Pathogens must..
2. pathogen establishes @ portal of entry
Term
invasion
Definition
Pathogens must..
3. move from initial coloniz sit; prod xtracellular sub --> aid by disrupting host celll memb
Term
evasion
a. capsule b. mutate
Definition
Pathogens must...
4. must _____ orgs host defenses
a. _____-prod substances that bind 2 host antibodies
b. ____ to change their surgace, 1&2 both inhib function of immune system = survival, kill/damage immune cell
Term
toxins
a. exotoxin
b. endotoxin
Definition
Pathogens must...
5. subs produce by MO that damage host cells or interfere w. host cells function
a. secreted by MO during log (Tetanous toxin)
b. cmpnts of MO cell wall (LPS-released during bacterial lysis)
Term
exit
Definition
Pathogens must...
6. portals of exit (many times the same of portal of entry); fecal release, bld & other fluids resp (resp easiest to get)
Term
infection
Definition
colonization of host by infectious agent
Term
disease
Definition
infectious agent causes pathological changes that interfere w/ normal host function (makes you sick)
Term
etiology
Definition
study of cause of disease etiological agent --> cause
Term
local
Definition
Patterns of Infections: org confined 2 entry site
Term
focal
Definition
Patters of Infections: pathogen spreds from local site 2 other surrounding tissues
Term
systemic
Definition
Patters of Infections: infection moves thru body
Term
mixed
Definition
Patters of Infections: several agents established @ same time
Term
acute
Definition
Patters of Infections: rapidly, pronounced, severe symptoms; leaves rapidly
Term
chronic
Definition
Patters of Infections: last, persist, =nosever symptoms, long-term
Term
primary
Definition
Patters of Infections: initial infection thats followed by 2nd infection (2nd in onyl there bcuz 1st infection)
Term
2ndary
Definition
Patters of Infections: patho takes advantage of damage due to primary infection or immunocompromisable state of host
Term
subclinical
Definition
Patters of Infections: dangerous w/ no symtoms, persists for very long period of time, can be infectious
Term
morbidity
Definition
# of ppl infected by disease during given time vs. entire population
Term
mortality
Definition
# of deaths resulting from disease vs entire population
Term
incidence
Definition
# of new cases over period of time in entire population
Term
prevalance
Definition
total # of cases in entire population
Term
endemic
Definition
repeatedly present in given population or geographic region (cold)
Term
sporatic
Definition
breaks our occasionally
Term
epidemic
Definition
breaks out w/ great frequency than normal in entire population or geographical region
Term
pandemic
Definition
world-wide epidemic (AIDs)
Term
resuvoirs
Definition
locations that harbor pathogens
Term
animal - human - nonliving
Definition
3 Resuvoirs
Term
direct
Definition
Modes of Transmission: physical contact (resp, staphylococcal, Measles, Scarrlet fever, STIs/STDs, +more)
Term
indirect
Definition
Modes of Transmission: path comes from resevior to host via fomite (HIV, Hep B/C)
Term
droplet
Definition
Modes of Transmission: only includes RESP droplets that travel ONE meter from surface (pneunomia, pertussis)
Term
airbourne
Definition
Modes of Transmission: droplet nuclei, airisoles, dusts that travel >1meter (sneeze, cough, AC, bed linens)
Term
waterbourne
Definition
Modes of Transmission: ignestion of untreated/poorly treated water sources (fecal, oral route) (diarrheals: Gardinssis, Cholera)
Term
food bourne
Definition
Modes of Transmission: improperly cooked/poorly processed/unrefridgerated/poorly fridgerated (parasitic worms, e coli, Hep A)
Term
bodily fluids
Definition
Modes of Transmission: depends on situation (bld, saliva, mucous, urine)
Term
biological vectors & anthroppods
Definition
Modes of Transmission: serve as host for part of MO life cycle (mosquitoes, tics, mites, fleas)
Term
mechanical vectors
Definition
Modes of Transmission: anthropods are passive (external body transmits infection) (flies)
Term
nosocomial infections
Definition
acquired during course of treatment in hospital/other clinical setting = HC-associated infections
Term
exogenous
Definition
type of infection: pathogens in HC environment (on faucets, door knobs, etc)
Term
endogenous
Definition
type of infection: pts normal flora (harder to control)
Term
latrogenic
Definition
type of infection: medical procedures (catheters, etc)
Term
site - environment conditions - susceptibility of MO
Definition
3 Microbial Controls
Term
least resistant
Definition
Microbial Control: Susceptibility of MO
-most vegatative bacteria, fungi agents: envelop virus, trophs.
Term
moderately resistant
Definition
Microbial Control: Susceptibility of MO
-some fungal spores, potential cysts, naked viruses (psudomonias, Staphylococcous, Mycobacterium)
Term
highest resistant
Definition
Microbial Control: Susceptibility of MO
-bacterial endospores, prions
Term
sterilization
Definition
anything infectious, all life forms (chem/heat); prion(auto-clave in IN NaOH)
Term
disinfection
Definition
distruction of veg MO viruses; no endospores, nonliving (inert) surfaces
Term
antisepsis
Definition
disinfect of skin
Term
sanitization
Definition
dec MO counts to "safe" levels
Term
pasteurization
Definition
1. red # of MO that cause spoilage 2. remove pathogens 3. protect quality of food
Term
microbial death
Definition
permanant loss of reproductive ability
Term
1. true 2. # of MO 3. nature of MO 4. environment 5. concentration of agent 6. contaminating organics
Definition
6 Agents to Control
Term
moist
Definition
Type of heat:
-autoclave = steam (100degressC) + 15pnds pressure -> 120degC -> 20mins = kill
Term
dry
Definition
Type of Heat:
-incinerate (not reuseable), oven(reuseable: 160-70degC, 2-4hr)
Term
temp-osmotic pressure-radiation-filtration
Definition
4 Physical Controls
Term
a. ionizing
b. nonionizing
Definition
Radiations: both effect DNA
a. gama rays, xrays
b. UV Ray, does not pentrate well
Term
filtration
Definition
remove particulate from air & fluids (HEPA)
Term
high efficiency particulates agent
Definition
aka. HEPA - used when heat is not alternative
Term
Phenols
Definition
Chemical Control:
-original disingectant/antiseptic = carbonic acid; denature protein, distrupts ell memb; good in organic contamincation remain active for long time; nasty odor & irritating animal quarters & cespodds
Term
Cresols
Definition
Phenol+soal: ____ ex) Lysol -lower levels disinfectant
Term
orthophenols
Definition
not 4 skin ex)spray Lysol
Term
Halogens
Definition
Chemical Control:
-reactive nonmetals (CL, I, Br, F)
-Br & F are too dangerous
-denature protein = no metabolism
ex)Bleach(sodium hypochlorite), Iodine(Betadine), Alchohol
Term
Surforctants
Definition
Chemical Control:
-chems that reduce surgace tension to allow penetration of solvent
-ex)detergents & soaps: aid in removal by washing
Term
Quaternary compounds
Definition
Chemical Control:
-cationic detergents -> + charge!
-so they can kill(antimicrobial activity) = disrupts membrane
-used on skin & well except they do nothing for naked viruses, microbacteria, endospores, pseudos
Term
heavy metals
Definition
Chemical Control:
-Hg, Ag, Au, Cu, As, Zn, + more
-block protein function
-silver nitrate used as solution for eye drops
-arsenic-antiproteinz. ($, many pt died from this rather than disease)
-copper-water systems
-silver sulfide-burns
Term
Alkylating Agents
a. aldehyde b. ethylane oxide gas
Definition
Chemical Control:
-inactive nucleic acid & protein
a. Aldehides
-> Glutaraldehyde
formaldehyde = stinks
b. colorless, odorless, carcinogens, explosive on air, use in industry
Term
immunity
Definition
body's ability to respond to foreign entries
Term
innate immune systen
Definition
2 Divisions to Immune System:
-born active, responds same way every time
Term
adaptive (specific)
Definition
2 Divisions to Immune System:
-req education to respond, does not respond same way everytime, memory/cell/humoral, immunocompetent/immunosuppressed or immunocompromised
Term
antigen
-epitopes
Definition
-protein best, carb, lipid, nucleic acid; large-body only responds to
-small pieces = ________
Term
MHC I
Definition
MHC 3 Types:
-present on all of cell xcept RBC
Term
MHC II
Definition
MHC 3 Types:
-present on macrophages, B cells, dendrite cell; used to present antigen to immune system
Term
antibodies
Definition
soluble & surface associated glycoprotein, prod only bt B cells, integral to humoral response, immunoglobulin (Ig) or gamma globulin
Term
IgG
Definition
5 Types of Ab:
-monomer, msot cmn Ab in _____
-cross placenta --> protect fetus/infant
=passive "maternal umbrella"
Term
IgA
Definition
5 Types of Ab:
-monomer in bldstream, dimer in secretions-held 2gether by J chain
-protects against mucosal invasions
Term
IgM
Definition
5 Types of Ab:
-pentamer
-1st Ab produced in response
-only Ab children upto age 2
-clumping Ag, present on surface of B cells
Term
IgD
Definition
5 Types of Ab:
-presention B cells
-function UNK
Term
IgE
Definition
5 Types of Ab:
-monomer
-allergy & protection against certain parasites
Term
primary lymphoid
Definition
both function in education to adaptive response (bone marrow-Bcells, thymus-T cells)
Term
2ndary lymphoid
Definition
site where immune systems (adaptive) engages w/ Ag (tonsils, lymph nodes, spleen, mucosal, appendix)
Term
neutrophil
Definition
Granulocytes: inc # WBC, phagocytes, 1st to respond to infection, ingest & kill pathogen
Term
eosinophil
Definition
Granulocytes: parasitiv infection, 2ndary function is allergies
Term
basophil
Definition
Granulocytes: dec # WBC, primary allergy
Term
monocyte
Definition
Agranulocytes: bld stream, macrophage, in tissue, phagocytes, antigen presenting cells (APCs); wandering macrophage short lived enter tissure during infection; resident on fixed macrophages theyre there all the time
-ex)Kupffer cell(liver), Mesengeal cell, osteoclasts, microglial
Term
dendrite cells
Definition
Agranulocytes: APCs, take in Ag & stimulate T cells
Term
lymphocytes
Definition
bcell-humeral response, tcell-cell mediated
Term
1st line of Defense
Definition
Host Defense:
Innate Response- "barriers"
-physical barries (skin, mucous)
-chem barriers (pH, sweat, sebum, lysozynes(
-mech barriers (blink, cough, sneeze, cilia, urine, tears)
microbial barries (normal flora)
Term
2nd Line of Defense
Definition
Host Defense:
Innate Response-phagocytosis
-Ag is physically engulfed by phagocyte
-phagocytes wil kill & break dec Ag
-Macrophage present small pieces to adaptive systems
Term
red - heat - swelling - pain
Definition
Host Defense:
Inflamation-4 signs.
1. vasodilation @ site of infeciton
2. vasodilation = warmer
3. edema; dilate
4. pressure/swellling & microbial prodcuts
Term
Fever
Definition
Host Defense:
aka Pyrexia; body-wide, controlled by hyptohalamus; endogenous or exogenous pyrogens
-high = good
-too high = bad
Term
interferions
Definition
Host Defense:
-interfere w/ viral infection
1.inhjib viral replication
2. inc neighboring cell resistance
Term
cytokines
Definition
Host Defense:
alter behavior of host immune cells
Term
compliment
Definition
Host Defense:
-bld protein system "Cascade"
1. attracts WBC to infection
2. creates the membrane attack complex
-"Third Line of Defense" (adaptive)
Term
Third Line of Defense
1. cell mediated
2. humeral immunity
Definition
Adaptive use of T & B cells
1. T cells
a. cytotoxic-recogniz abnormal host cells
b. helper-activate cytotoxic B & T cells
2. B cell based -> Ab production
Term
decontamination
Definition
reduction or removal of chemical agents
Term
degermation
Definition
process of scrubbing/soaking skin free of germs
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