Mycobacteria and Antimycobacterial Drugs
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Which genus of Actinobacteria includes pathogens known to cause tuberculosis and leprosy?

  • Tuberculosis
  • Leprosy
  • Actinobacteria
  • Mycobacterium (correct)
  • What does the Greek prefix 'myco' mean in relation to mycobacteria?

  • Virus
  • Bacteria
  • Fungus (correct)
  • Parasite
  • How is tuberculosis typically spread?

  • By direct contact with an infected person
  • Sexually transmitted
  • Through contaminated food and water
  • Airborne via cough, sneeze (correct)
  • What is the most common symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis?

    <p>Chest pain and a prolonged productive cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cases may individuals cough up blood as a result of tuberculosis infection?

    <p>In very rare cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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