Microbiology Nursing Practice Questions 2/2025: Day 167

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Why Microbiology Matters for Nursing Exams

Microbiology isn’t just about bugs under a microscope- it’s the key to understanding infections, immunity, and patient outcomes. Here’s why it’s a big deal:

• Exam Weightage: 10–15% of NORCET and RRB questions test microbiology, especially immunity.
• Clinical Relevance: Knowing hypersensitivity or immunoglobulins helps you spot anaphylaxis or vaccine reactions.
• Foundational Knowledge: Links to pharmacology (e.g., antibiotics) and pathophysiology (e.g., autoimmune diseases).
• Your Edge: Mastering these topics sets you apart in competitive exams like SGPGI or JIPMER.
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Key Topics in Microbiology Nursing

Immunity

Quick Fact

Immunity is your body’s defense system against pathogens.

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• Definition: The body’s ability to resist or eliminate harmful pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi) using innate and adaptive mechanisms.
• Components:
  • Innate Immunity: First line; skin, mucous membranes, phagocytes (neutrophils, macrophages).
  • Adaptive Immunity: Specific; involves lymphocytes (B and T cells), antibodies.
• Key Players:
  • Phagocytes: Engulf pathogens (e.g., macrophages in alveoli).
  • Lymphocytes: B cells (antibody production), T cells (cell-mediated).
• Mechanisms:
  • Physical barriers (skin, cilia), chemical barriers (lysozyme, stomach acid).
  • Inflammation (redness, heat, swelling), fever (enhances phagocytosis).
• Organs Involved: Bone marrow (immune cell production), thymus (T-cell maturation), spleen (filters pathogens).
• Cytokines: IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α; signal immune activation, inflammation.
• Pathophysiology: Immunodeficiency (e.g., HIV) → recurrent infections; autoimmunity → tissue damage.
• Clinical Relevance: Vaccine response relies on adaptive immunity; innate defects cause chronic infections.
• Exam Focus: Know the role of complement system (C3b opsonization) and interferon (antiviral).
• Why It Matters: Understanding immunity helps you predict patient responses to infections or vaccines.

Types of Immunity

Quick Fact

Immunity can be innate, adaptive, active, or passive.

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• Innate Immunity:
  • Non-specific, immediate; present at birth.
  • Examples: Skin, gastric acid, NK cells, complement system.
• Adaptive Immunity:
  • Specific, memory-based; develops post-exposure.
  • Types: Humoral (B cells, antibodies), cellular (T cells).
• Active Immunity:
  • Body produces antibodies/memory cells via infection or vaccination.
  • Example: Measles vaccine → long-term IgG production.
• Passive Immunity:
  • Temporary; antibodies transferred (e.g., maternal IgG via placenta, immunoglobulin therapy).
  • Example: Breast milk → IgA protects newborn gut.
• Natural vs. Artificial:
  • Natural: Infection (active), maternal transfer (passive).
  • Artificial: Vaccines (active), immunoglobulin injections (passive).
• Duration: Active → long-lasting (years); passive → weeks/months.
• Clinical Significance: Passive used in emergencies (e.g., tetanus antitoxin); active for long-term protection.
• Pathophysiology: Waning vaccine immunity → booster shots needed (e.g., DPT).
• Exam Tip: NORCET loves questions on passive immunity in neonates or active immunity post-vaccination.
• Key Difference: Innate lacks memory; adaptive has antigen-specific memory.

Herd Immunity

Quick Fact

Herd immunity protects a community when most are immune to a disease.

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• Definition: Population-level resistance to a pathogen when a high percentage is immune, reducing spread.
• Mechanism: Immune individuals block pathogen transmission, protecting the unvaccinated.
• Threshold: Varies by disease; measles requires 90–95% immunity, polio ~80%.
• Achieved Via:
  • Vaccination (e.g., MMR vaccine).
  • Natural infection (less preferred due to morbidity).
• Factors Affecting:
  • Vaccine coverage, pathogen R0 (basic reproduction number).
  • Population density, social mixing patterns.
• Clinical Relevance: Protects immunocompromised (e.g., chemotherapy patients).
• Challenges: Vaccine hesitancy, waning immunity, non-uniform coverage.
• Pathophysiology: Low herd immunity → outbreaks (e.g., 2019 measles resurgence).
• Calculation: Herd immunity threshold = 1 – (1/R0); e.g., measles R0 = 12–18 → ~93% needed.
• Exam Pearl: Know herd immunity’s role in eradicating smallpox; expect questions on vaccine-preventable diseases.

Hypersensitivity

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Hypersensitivity is an exaggerated immune response causing tissue damage.

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• Definition: Overactive immune response to antigens, leading to harm (e.g., allergies, autoimmunity).
• Type I (Immediate):
  • IgE-mediated; mast cell degranulation (histamine release).
  • Examples: Anaphylaxis, hay fever, asthma, peanut allergy.
  • Time: Seconds to minutes.
• Type II (Cytotoxic):
  • IgG/IgM against cell surface antigens; complement activation.
  • Examples: Hemolytic anemia, Rh incompatibility, Goodpasture’s syndrome.
  • Time: Hours to days.
• Type III (Immune Complex):
  • Antigen-antibody complexes deposit in tissues → inflammation.
  • Examples: SLE, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
  • Time: Days to weeks.
• Type IV (Delayed):
  • T-cell mediated; no antibodies involved.
  • Examples: Contact dermatitis (poison ivy), TB skin test.
  • Time: 48–72 hours.
• Diagnostics: Skin prick test (Type I), Coombs test (Type II), ANA (Type III), patch test (Type IV).
• Pathophysiology: Mast cell mediators (Type I), complement activation (II/III), T-cell cytokines (IV).
• Clinical Signs: Urticaria (Type I), hemolysis (Type II), nephritis (Type III), rash (Type IV).
• Exam Focus: Match hypersensitivity type to disease (e.g., penicillin allergy → Type I).

Immunoglobulin and Cell-Mediated Immunity

Quick Fact

Immunoglobulins are antibodies; cell-mediated immunity uses T cells.

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• Immunoglobulins (Ig):
  • Definition: Proteins (B-cell receptors/antibodies) binding specific antigens.
  • Types:
    • IgG: Most abundant (80%), crosses placenta, opsonization, long-lived.
    • IgM: First responder, pentamer, activates complement.
    • IgA: Mucosal immunity (saliva, breast milk), dimeric in secretions.
    • IgE: Allergic reactions, parasite defense, binds mast cells.
    • IgD: B-cell maturation, least understood.
  • Functions: Neutralization, opsonization, complement activation.
• Cell-Mediated Immunity (CMI):
  • Definition: T-cell-driven immunity, no antibodies involved.
  • Key Cells:
    • Cytotoxic T cells (CD8+): Kill virus-infected/cancer cells.
    • Helper T cells (CD4+): Activate B cells, macrophages; Th1 (intracellular pathogens), Th2 (allergy).
    • Regulatory T cells: Suppress immune response, prevent autoimmunity.
• Mechanism: Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) → MHC I (CD8+), MHC II (CD4+) → T-cell activation.
• Pathophysiology:
  • CMI deficiency (e.g., HIV) → opportunistic infections (TB, PCP).
  • Ig deficiency (e.g., XLA) → recurrent bacterial infections.
• Diagnostics: ELISA (Ig levels), flow cytometry (T-cell counts).
• Clinical Relevance: Transplant rejection (CMI), anaphylaxis (IgE), neonatal immunity (IgG).
• Exam Tip: Know IgG vs. IgM in primary vs. secondary immune response; CMI role in TB.

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