Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: Common Sites and Diagnostic Methods
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What is the most common site of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB)?

  • Pleura
  • Bones and joints
  • Genitourinary tract
  • Lymph nodes (correct)

    • What diagnostic test is the cornerstone for diagnosing tuberculous meningitis?

  • Lumbar puncture (correct)
  • Determination of pleural adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels
  • Culture of 3 morning urine specimens
  • Needle biopsy of the pleura

    • What is the recommended treatment duration for tuberculosis of the bones and joints?

  • 2 years
  • 9 months
  • 6 months
  • 1 year (correct)

    • What is the most common radiographic finding associated with spinal tuberculosis?

    <p>Collapse of vertebral bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common route of gastrointestinal tuberculosis?

    <p>Swallowing of sputum with direct seeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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