LTBI vs. TB Disease
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What is a key difference between a person with LTBI and a person with TB Disease?

  • Need for respiratory isolation
  • Symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss
  • Amount of TB bacteria in the body (correct)
  • Presence of TB skin test or TB blood test reaction

    • Which of the following statements is true about a person with LTBI?

  • Can spread TB bacteria to others
  • Usually feels sick with symptoms like cough and fever
  • May become sick if the bacteria become active (correct)
  • Has abnormal sputum smears and cultures

    • What diagnostic test is typically normal for a person with LTBI?

  • Symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss
  • TB skin test or TB blood test reaction
  • Sputum smears and cultures
  • Radiograph (correct)

    • Why is treatment for LTBI considered for a person with this condition?

    <p>To prevent the TB bacteria from becoming active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom found in a person with TB Disease?

    <p>Weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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