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What is a granuloma?
What is a granuloma?
- A type of bacteria causing chronic infective granuloma
- An organized collection of macrophages and other inflammatory cells around a pathogen in a circular form (correct)
- A type of tissue transformation caused by fungi
- An acute specific inflammation caused by viral infection
What causes tuberculosis?
What causes tuberculosis?
- Consumption of infected food
- Inhalation of contaminated air
- Close contact with patients with common cold
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Chronic cough(hemoptysis), fever, night sweats and weight loss (correct)
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
- Headache, joint pain, and skin rash
How is tuberculosis mainly transmitted?
How is tuberculosis mainly transmitted?
What is the historical term for tuberculosis due to weight loss?
What is the historical term for tuberculosis due to weight loss?