6 Questions
What type of TB vaccine is administered to all children in the 1st month of life?
Attenuated vaccine
In which setting can the kinyoun stain be used effectively?
Cold environments
Which type of media are Mycobacterium tuberculosis known to grow on?
Egg-based media
After how many hours is the size of the papule measured following subcutaneous injection of tuberculin?
48-72 hours
What is considered a positive test size for the tuberculin skin test regardless of other factors?
> 15mm
In which group of patients is a tuberculin skin test size of >= 10mm considered positive?
Healthcare workers
Test your knowledge on bacterial pathogens characteristics including Gram +ve diplococci, Gram -ve capsulated bacilli, 3-domain exotoxin, antiphagocytic capsule, and pneumolysin. Learn about diseases such as otitis media, sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia, and more.
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