Title: Revision
1Revision
2QA Systems
Quality Assurance measures apply to the
laboratory analytical work overall, which
includes
- identifying the person having the
overall responsibility for quality
- having laboratory equipment calibrated to
recognised standards
gtUsing only QA.ed materials
- Using reference materials ve and -ve
- Internal proficiency testing.
- Joining proficiency testing schemes with other
laboratories doing similar tests
gtUsing correct SOP for each method/activity
- Using correct record sheets
- Traceability of changes to SOPs and records
3QC systems
Quality control measures apply to each analytical
test in the laboratory by use of
Control chart
- reagent blanks
- verified standard solutions
- check samples (from both within the lab and from
outside)
- blind samples
- replicate analyses
- and control charts
- Positive and negative controls
- All materials QC ed.
4- Keeping track of the
- samples
Lab. No. F7-002
- Sample registration gives each sample a unique
lab number. - The sample register records all the information
about the sample. - Just like a samples passport, you should not
confuse any sample with any other. - The history of the sample should be traceable
throughout.
Sample integrity
Samples recorded on receipt
5Beta ( ß ) hemolysis (blood agar around bacterial
colonies is completely clear, indicating complete
breakdown and consumption of hemoglobin)
6Alpha (a) hemolysis (blood agar around bacterial
colonies looks greenish-brown, indicating partial
breakdown and consumption of hemoglobin)
Mixed culture from a throat swab note several
ß-hemolytic colonies
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11- Chapter 21 Diseases of Skin and Eyes
- 1. Staphylococcal Infections
- Gram-positive cocci in irregular clusters
- Coagulase negative strains make up to 90 of skin
microbiota (S. epidermidis). Only pathogenic
when skin is broken or through invasive entry. - Coagulase positive strains tend to be pathogenic.
Almost all pathogenic S. aureus strains make
coagulase. High correlation between ability to
produce coagulase and production of damaging
toxins - Leukocidin Destroys phagocytic white blood
cells. - Exfoliative toxin Responsible for scalded skin
syndrome. - Enterotoxins Affect gastrointestinal tract.
- S. aureus is commonly found in nasal passages.
12- 1. Staphylococcal Infections (Continued)
- Common staphylococcal diseases
- A. Folliculitis Infection of hair follicles
(pimples). - B. Sty Infected eyelash follicle.
- C. Boil (Abscess or Furuncle) More serious
infection of hair follicle in which pus is
surrounded by inflamed tissue. Usually painful
and firm. - D. Carbuncle Aggregate of several infected
follicles (boils). May cause fever, chills,
malaise, and death if not treated. - Forms a round, hard, deep area of inflammation,
typically on neck and back. - Damages surrounding tissue, with extensive
scarring. - May need to lance and drain surgically.
13- 1. Staphylococcal Infections (Continued)
- Common staphylococcal diseases
- E. Impetigo Problem in hospital nurseries and
day care centers. Thin walled vesicles on skin
rupture and crust over. - Caused by S. aureus, S. pyogenes, or both.
- Highly contagious, spread through direct contact
and fomites. - Occurs almost exclusively in children.
- Rarely produces fever and easily treated with
penicillin.
14- Staphylococcal diseases (continued)
- 6. Scalded skin syndrome Caused by toxemia from
S. aureus strains with two different exfoliative
toxins. - Large sheets of bright red skin peel off.
- Usually observed in children under 2, but may
occur in adults. - Bacteremia and septicemia may occur, and can lead
to death within 36 hours. - Require vigorous antibiotic treatment.
- Exfoliative toxins are highly antigenic,
preventing recurrence.
15- Staphylococcal diseases (continued)
- 7. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Fever, vomiting,
and sunburnlike rash, followed by shock. Rash
later peels. - Presently about 25 cases per year reported.
- Most cases are associated with use of
superabsorbent tampons. - Males with boils or other staphylococcal
infections are at risk. - A few cases associated with use of contraceptive
sponge. - 5-15 of women have S. aureus in vaginal
microflora. - Only a small percentage of these strains produce
TSS.
16- In addition to skin infections, the staph
bacteria can cause - Bacteremia a blood infection
- Deep abscesses an abscess that occurs below the
skin surface - Endocarditis an infection on the valves of the
heart - Food poisoning vomiting or diarrhea caused by a
staph toxin - Lymphadenitis an infection of a lymph gland,
which causes it to be red, swollen and painful
17- Lymphangitis an infection of the lymph channels
that drain to lymph glands, causing red streaks
in the skin - Osteomyelitis a bone infection
- Paronychia an infection of the skin folds of
the nails - Scalded skin syndrome
- Septic arthritis an infection of a joint, like
a hip or a knee - Styes an infection of the glands on the eyelid
- Toxic shock syndrome
18MRSA
- MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus - MRSA are Staph aureus bacteria that have become
resistant to this antibiotic.
19- 2. Streptococcal Infections
- Gram-positive cocci in chains.
- Cause many disease including meningitis,
pneumonia, sore throat, otitis media,
endocarditis childbirth fever, and dental caries. - Produce multiple toxins and virulence factors.
- Stretokinases Dissolve blood clots.
- Proteases Destroy proteins.
- Hyaluronidase Breaks down connective tissue.
- Hemolysins Lyse red blood cells. Alpha, beta,
and gamma hemolysis. - Beta hemolytic streptococci are often associated
with human disease. - Streptococcus pyogenes Group A b-hemolytic
streptococci. - Infections are often localized, but can produce
great damage when they reach deeper tissue.
20- Chapter 21 Diseases of Skin and Eyes
- 1. Staphylococcal Infections
- Gram-positive cocci in irregular clusters
- Coagulase negative strains make up to 90 of skin
microbiota (S. epidermidis). Only pathogenic
when skin is broken or through invasive entry. - Coagulase positive strains tend to be pathogenic.
Almost all pathogenic S. aureus strains make
coagulase. High correlation between ability to
produce coagulase and production of damaging
toxins - Leukocidin Destroys phagocytic white blood
cells. - Exfoliative toxin Responsible for scalded skin
syndrome. - Enterotoxins Affect gastrointestinal tract.
- S. aureus is commonly found in nasal passages.
21- 1. Staphylococcal Infections (Continued)
- Common staphylococcal diseases
- A. Folliculitis Infection of hair follicles
(pimples). - B. Sty Infected eyelash follicle.
- C. Boil (Abscess or Furuncle) More serious
infection of hair follicle in which pus is
surrounded by inflamed tissue. Usually painful
and firm. - D. Carbuncle Aggregate of several infected
follicles (boils). May cause fever, chills,
malaise, and death if not treated. - Forms a round, hard, deep area of inflammation,
typically on neck and back. - Damages surrounding tissue, with extensive
scarring. - May need to lance and drain surgically.
22- 1. Staphylococcal Infections (Continued)
- Common staphylococcal diseases
- E. Impetigo Problem in hospital nurseries and
day care centers. Thin walled vesicles on skin
rupture and crust over. - Caused by S. aureus, S. pyogenes, or both.
- Highly contagious, spread through direct contact
and fomites. - Occurs almost exclusively in children.
- Rarely produces fever and easily treated with
penicillin.
23- Staphylococcal diseases (continued)
- 6. Scalded skin syndrome Caused by toxemia from
S. aureus strains with two different exfoliative
toxins. - Large sheets of bright red skin peel off.
- Usually observed in children under 2, but may
occur in adults. - Bacteremia and septicemia may occur, and can lead
to death within 36 hours. - Require vigorous antibiotic treatment.
- Exfoliative toxins are highly antigenic,
preventing recurrence.
24- Staphylococcal diseases (continued)
- 7. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Fever, vomiting,
and sunburnlike rash, followed by shock. Rash
later peels. - Presently about 25 cases per year reported.
- Most cases are associated with use of
superabsorbent tampons. - Males with boils or other staphylococcal
infections are at risk. - A few cases associated with use of contraceptive
sponge. - 5-15 of women have S. aureus in vaginal
microflora. - Only a small percentage of these strains produce
TSS.
25- In addition to skin infections, the staph
bacteria can cause - Bacteremia a blood infection
- Deep abscesses an abscess that occurs below the
skin surface - Endocarditis an infection on the valves of the
heart - Food poisoning vomiting or diarrhea caused by a
staph toxin - Lymphadenitis an infection of a lymph gland,
which causes it to be red, swollen and painful
26MRSA
- MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus - MRSA are Staph aureus bacteria that have become
resistant to this antibiotic.
27- 2. Streptococcal Infections
- Gram-positive cocci in chains.
- Cause many disease including meningitis,
pneumonia, sore throat, otitis media,
endocarditis childbirth fever, and dental caries. - Produce multiple toxins and virulence factors.
- Stretokinases Dissolve blood clots.
- Proteases Destroy proteins.
- Hyaluronidase Breaks down connective tissue.
- Hemolysins Lyse red blood cells. Alpha, beta,
and gamma hemolysis. - Beta hemolytic streptococci are often associated
with human disease. - Streptococcus pyogenes Group A b-hemolytic
streptococci. - Infections are often localized, but can produce
great damage when they reach deeper tissue.
28- Common streptococcal skin diseases
- Erysipelas From Greek erythos red, and pella
skin. Also called St. Anthonys fire. Common
skin infection associated with S. pyogenes. - Spread through contact or insect bites.
- Skin erupts into reddish patches with raised
margins. - High fever is common.
- Organisms can spread through lymphatics and cause
septicemia, abscesses, pneumonia, endocarditis,
arthritis, and even death if untreated. - Mortality was high before use of antibiotics.
- Responds well to antibiotic (b-lactams) treatment.
29- Common streptococcal skin diseases
- Flesh eating bacterial infections
- Caused by invasive group A streptococci.
- 15,000 cases per year in U.S.
- Exotoxin A acts as superantigen causing damage by
the immune system. - Attacks and destroys muscle (myositis), muscle
covering (fasciitis), and solid tissue
(cellulitis). - Can destroy several inches of tissue per hour.
- Antibiotics are not effective because dead tissue
has no circulation. - Requires amputation or surgical removal of
tissue. - Mortality rate up to 40
- Impetigo Refer to previous description.
30Flesh eating bacterial infections
- Caused by invasive group A streptococci.
- 15,000 cases per year in U.S.
- Exotoxin A acts as superantigen causing damage by
the immune system. - Attacks and destroys muscle (myositis), muscle
covering (fasciitis), and solid tissue
(cellulitis). - Can destroy several inches of tissue per hour.
- Antibiotics are not effective because dead tissue
has no circulation. - Requires amputation or surgical removal of
tissue. - Mortality rate up to 40
31Bacillus
- Classification
- All are large Gram-positive bacilli
- Are aerobic
- Form endospores
- Most are found in dust and soil
- Bacillus anthracis is the major pathogen in the
group - Morphology and Cultural Characteristics
(Bacillus anthracis)
32Bacillus
- Grow well on ordinary lab media producing large
granular colonies with a coarse texture. - Virulence factors
- Capsule helps organism to resist phagocytosis
but antibodies are not protective. - Exotoxin is very complex and is produced only
when the bacteria is growing in animal tissues. - Toxin production is mediated by a temperature
sensitive plasmid. - The toxin consists of three protein components
(maximum toxicity occurs when all three
components are present). - Â
- Â
33Bacillus
- Clinical significanceÂ
- Anthrax which is the disease caused by B.
anthracis is essentially a disease of animals
who acquire the organism by ingestion or
inhalation of spores. - The spores are extremely resistant to adverse
chemicals and physical environments. - They may remain a source of infection in soil
for 2-3 years. - Man acquires anthrax usually from contact
with animal products less commonly from
working in an agricultural setting with
infected animals.
34Bacillus
- Man may acquire the organism through skin
abrasions, by inhalation of spores, or by
ingestion. The disease that develops depends
upon the mode of transmission - Pulmonary (Woolsorters disease) Spores are
inhaled and germinate in the lungs where they
multiply and spread to cause a fatal
septicemia or meningitis. - This is the most serious form of the disease.
- Â Intestinal anthrax results from ingestion of
spores. - Â
35Bacillus
- Antibiotic susceptibility and treatment
- Penicillin or tetracycline
- A short-term PA vaccine is available for
industrial workers and others at high risk. - Other Bacillus species
- Bacillus subtilis, and occasional other
species may occasionally cause opportunistic
infections. - Bacillus cereus is a major cause of
enterotoxin food poisoning - The toxin is protein in nature and can be
destroyed by heating - Food poisoning occurs after ingestion of
pre-formed toxin - Vomiting occurs 1-5 hours after ingestionÂ
36Bacillus
- B. cereus is also an opportunistic pathogen that
has been cultured from cases of
septicemia, endocarditis, meningitis, wound
infections, pneumonia, and fulminant eye
infections - In addition to the enterotoxin that bacteria may
produce, a dermonecrotic and a lethal
toxin, hemolysins, lecithinase, proteases, and
nucleases may be involved in its pathogenesis - Clindamycin with or without gentamycin may be
used for treatment of infections
37Clostridium
- Clostridium form endospores under adverse
environmental conditions - Spores are a survival mechanism
- Spores are characterized on the basis of
position, size and shape - Most Clostridium spp., including C. perfringens
and C. botulinum, have ovoid subterminal (OST)
spores - C. tetani have round terminal (RT) spores
38Clostridium
- Clostridium form endospores under adverse
environmental conditions - Spores are a survival mechanism
- Spores are characterized on the basis of
position, size and shape - Most Clostridium spp., including C. perfringens
and C. botulinum, have ovoid subterminal (OST)
spores - C. tetani have round terminal (RT) spores
39Clostridium perfringens
40Micro Macroscopic C. perfringens
41Clostridial Cellulitis
42Clostridium tetani
43Clostridium tetani Gram Stain
NOTE Round terminal spores give cells a
drumstick or tennis racket appearance.
44Opisthotonos in Tetanus Patient
45Mechanism of Action of Tetanus Toxin
46Clostridium botulinum
47Mechanism of Action of Botulinum Toxin
48Rates of Isolation of C. botulinum and
Botulinum Toxin
49Tuberculosis (TB, consumption)
- M. tuberculosis
- major human disease
- healthy people
- problems
- association with AIDS
- multiple drug-resistance
50- M. avium- M. intracellulare complex (M. avium)
- non-AIDS
- infection almost never
- AIDS
- major bacterial opportunist
-
- multiple drug-resistance
51 M. bovis
- spread from cattle
- infected cattle are culled
- positive skin test
- rarely seen in US
52M. leprae
- leprosy
- major disease of third world
- Leprosy rates in Australia are only about one
case per million, - but are higher in Aboriginal Australians and
immigrants from infected areas. - Worldwide, leprosy is still endemic mostly in
Africa and around India. - There is also some leprosy in parts of the USA
53Laboratory diagnosis - tuberculosis
- skin testing
- delayed hypersensitivity
- tuberculin
- protein purified derivative, PPD
- X-ray
54Laboratory diagnosis M. tuberculosis
- acid fast bacteria
- sputum
55Positive skin test -tuberculosis
- indicates exposure to organism
- does not indicate active disease
56Laboratory diagnosis M. tuberculosis (culture)
- grows very slowly
- several weeks
- non-pigmented colonies
- niacin production
- differentiates from other mycobacteria
57Mycobacterium leprae
58Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
- M. leprae
- causative agent
- chronic disease
- disfigurement
- rarely seen in the U.S.
- common in third world
- millions of cases
- infects the skin
- low temperature
59Leprosy
- tuberculoid
- few organisms
- active cell-mediated immunity
- lepromatous
- immunosuppression
- few organisms
60Leprosy
- lepromin
- skin testing
- acid-fast stains
- skin biopsies
- clinical picture
61Corynebacterium diphtheriae
62Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Gram positive
- strict aerobe
- pleomorphic (e.g. club-shaped)
63Diphtheria
- infection
- upper respiratory tract (pharynx)
- pseudomembrane
- chocking
- bacteria do not spread systemically
-
- .
64Diphtheria toxin
- B binds to host cell
- A inhibits protein synthesis
- ADP-ribose moiety (NADH) attaches
- rare amino acid, diphthamide
- elongation factor 2 inhibited
65- C. diphtheriae should not be confused with
- diphtheroids
- other corynebacteria
- propionibacteria
66Corynebacterium spp.
67Listeria monocytogenes
- Listeriosis
- (invasive disease non-invasive enteritis)
- The organism Gve ovoid to rod-shaped bacterium
- Widespread in environment
68Listeria monocytogenes
- Characteristics
- - grows in wide range of temperatures (1 to
45o C) - - survives freezing
- - aerobic anaerobic
- conditions
69Listeria monocytogenes
- The illness invasive form
- - incubation 30 days
- - flu-like symptoms, diarrhoea,
- vomiting, meningitis, septicaemia,
- spontaneous abortion
-
70Listeria monocytogenes
- The illness invasive form, continued
- - infective dose 100 to 1 000 cells
- - pregnant women, newborn babies, the elderly
AIDS patients - - Rx penicillin, ampicillin /- gentamicin
71Listeria monocytogenes
- The illness non-invasive
- - incubation 18 hours
- - diarrhoea, fever, muscle pain,
- headache, abdominal cramps
- vomiting
-
72Listeria monocytogenes
- The illness non-invasive
-
- - infective dose gt 100 thou. cells/gm
- - all individuals susceptible
- - Rx - penicillin, ampicillin /-
- gentamicin
73Listeria monocytogenes
- Sources
- - human person-to-person rare
- - animal diseased animals shed in faeces,
- contamination of red
meat silage - - food ready-to-eat cooked food with long
- shelf-life
- - raw foods
- - environment widespread in soil, water
sewage - (Hospitals occupational
exposure)
74Listeria monocytogenes