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Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
- Frequent contact with untreated person (correct)
- Regular exercise routine
- High socioeconomic status
- Consuming a vegetarian diet
What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
- Airborne droplets inhaled (correct)
- Sharing utensils with infected individuals
- Direct contact with infected blood
- Consuming contaminated food
Which test is mentioned as the most accurate and rapid for diagnosing tuberculosis?
Which test is mentioned as the most accurate and rapid for diagnosing tuberculosis?
- Chest X-ray
- Tuberculin skin test (PPD)
- Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) test (correct)
- Sputum culture
What is the expected outcome if tuberculosis lesions resolve with little or no residual bacilli?
What is the expected outcome if tuberculosis lesions resolve with little or no residual bacilli?
Which of the following is a symptom of active tuberculosis?
Which of the following is a symptom of active tuberculosis?
What is the most common bacterial infection worldwide?
What is the most common bacterial infection worldwide?
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TB Risk Factor?
TB Risk Factor?
Frequent contact with someone who has untreated tuberculosis (TB).
TB Transmission
TB Transmission
Inhaling airborne droplets containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
NAA Test for TB
NAA Test for TB
A test to detect the presence of TB DNA/RNA for accurate TB diagnosis.
TB Lesion Resolution
TB Lesion Resolution
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Active TB Symptom
Active TB Symptom
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Most Common Bacterial Infection
Most Common Bacterial Infection
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