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What is the shape of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria?
What is the shape of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria?
- Straight rod
- Spiral
- Curved rod (correct)
- Spherical
Which type of staining is NOT effective on Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which type of staining is NOT effective on Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
- Acid-fast stains
- Gram staining (correct)
- Simple stains
- Fluorescent stains
What is the primary method of transmission for tuberculosis?
What is the primary method of transmission for tuberculosis?
- Contact with contaminated surfaces
- Inhalation of aerosol droplets (correct)
- Vector-borne transmission
- Ingestion of contaminated food
What type of tuberculosis occurs in about 5–10% of primary TB cases?
What type of tuberculosis occurs in about 5–10% of primary TB cases?
What structure forms within an infected area during tuberculosis infection?
What structure forms within an infected area during tuberculosis infection?
Which media is used to culture Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which media is used to culture Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What cellular feature is characteristic of the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What cellular feature is characteristic of the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following best describes how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in hostile environments?
Which of the following best describes how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in hostile environments?
What occurs during the fibrosis and calcification phase of a Ghon complex?
What occurs during the fibrosis and calcification phase of a Ghon complex?
Which of the following groups is at higher risk of contracting active TB infection?
Which of the following groups is at higher risk of contracting active TB infection?
What is the most common presentation of primary tuberculosis?
What is the most common presentation of primary tuberculosis?
Which complication is linked to extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
Which complication is linked to extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
What symptom is commonly associated with reactivation tuberculosis?
What symptom is commonly associated with reactivation tuberculosis?
What is a potential renal complication of extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
What is a potential renal complication of extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
In which organ can miliary tuberculosis potentially manifest?
In which organ can miliary tuberculosis potentially manifest?
Which of the following symptoms is least likely to be associated with primary tuberculosis?
Which of the following symptoms is least likely to be associated with primary tuberculosis?
Which symptom would be suggestive of advanced tuberculosis?
Which symptom would be suggestive of advanced tuberculosis?
What condition can result from tuberculosis affecting the lumbar vertebrae?
What condition can result from tuberculosis affecting the lumbar vertebrae?
What happens to Mycobacteria when they are phagocytized by macrophages?
What happens to Mycobacteria when they are phagocytized by macrophages?
Which of the following is a symptom specifically linked to pleural effusion caused by tuberculosis?
Which of the following is a symptom specifically linked to pleural effusion caused by tuberculosis?
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
In individuals with a compromised immune system, what can result from Mycobacteria infection?
In individuals with a compromised immune system, what can result from Mycobacteria infection?
What characterizes latent tuberculosis in immunocompetent individuals?
What characterizes latent tuberculosis in immunocompetent individuals?
Which of the following is a consequence of untreated tuberculosis in immunocompromised individuals?
Which of the following is a consequence of untreated tuberculosis in immunocompromised individuals?
What is the primary role of macrophages in tuberculosis infection?
What is the primary role of macrophages in tuberculosis infection?
Which factor could lead to a higher risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
Which factor could lead to a higher risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
How does the immune system typically respond to Mycobacteria infections?
How does the immune system typically respond to Mycobacteria infections?
What can be a consequence of caseous necrosis in tuberculosis?
What can be a consequence of caseous necrosis in tuberculosis?
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is true?
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is true?
What does a positive PPD result indicate?
What does a positive PPD result indicate?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs)?
What is the first line treatment for active TB?
What is the first line treatment for active TB?
What could lead to a false-positive PPD test result?
What could lead to a false-positive PPD test result?
Which medication is typically used for prophylactic treatment against tuberculosis?
Which medication is typically used for prophylactic treatment against tuberculosis?
What is a common reason for a false-negative PPD test result?
What is a common reason for a false-negative PPD test result?
What is indicated by an induration area of ≥ 5mm in a PPD skin test for immunocompromised individuals?
What is indicated by an induration area of ≥ 5mm in a PPD skin test for immunocompromised individuals?
Which of the following is a hallmark of active TB as seen on a chest X-ray?
Which of the following is a hallmark of active TB as seen on a chest X-ray?
What characterizes extensively drug-resistant TB?
What characterizes extensively drug-resistant TB?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with systemic infection due to TB?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with systemic infection due to TB?
What is the significance of the Ranke complex in the context of TB?
What is the significance of the Ranke complex in the context of TB?
Which of the following is a condition that could be indicated by tubercles in the eye?
Which of the following is a condition that could be indicated by tubercles in the eye?
What does a PPD induration area of ≥ 10mm imply for individuals from high-prevalence countries?
What does a PPD induration area of ≥ 10mm imply for individuals from high-prevalence countries?
Which of the following best describes a sign of systemic TB infection?
Which of the following best describes a sign of systemic TB infection?
Which group would have a positive PPD result with an induration area of ≥ 15mm?
Which group would have a positive PPD result with an induration area of ≥ 15mm?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of a systemic infection in TB?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of a systemic infection in TB?
