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What is a granuloma?
What is a granuloma?
- An organized collection of macrophages and other inflammatory cells around a pathogen in a circular form (correct)
- A mass of fibrous tissue replacing necrotic tissue
- A form of chronic cough associated with tuberculosis
- A type of bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
How is tuberculosis commonly transmitted?
How is tuberculosis commonly transmitted?
- Direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of an infected person
- Ingestion of contaminated milk
- Inhalation by coughing or sneezing of an active TB patient (correct)
- Through mosquito bites
What can result in latent tuberculosis infection?
What can result in latent tuberculosis infection?
- Ingestion of contaminated water
- Exposure to cigarette smoke
- Macrophages are unable to present antigen to lymphocytes (correct)
- Direct contact with an infected person
What are common symptoms of tuberculosis?
What are common symptoms of tuberculosis?
Why is tuberculosis historically referred to as 'consumption'?
Why is tuberculosis historically referred to as 'consumption'?
Granuloma is an acute specific inflammation.
Granuloma is an acute specific inflammation.
Tuberculosis is caused by a virus.
Tuberculosis is caused by a virus.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is able to reproduce inside the lymphocytes.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is able to reproduce inside the lymphocytes.
AIDS is not considered a risk group for tuberculosis.
AIDS is not considered a risk group for tuberculosis.
Chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss are common symptoms of tuberculosis.
Chronic cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss are common symptoms of tuberculosis.