Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and NTM Quiz
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Acid fast Stained by basic fuchsin dye. Resist decolorization by 3% HCL

mycobacteria

______ tuberculosis complex i. M. tuberculosis ii. M. bovis and M. bovis BCG

Mycobacterium

1 billion persons are infected. 8-10 million new cases per year. 15-20% infected develops the disease

Epidemiology

Inhalation of aerosols (droplet nuclei) or close contact

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______ – occurs when cellular immunity is suppressed. Symptoms: Low grade fever, night sweats and chills, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss. Cough, chest pain, hyemoptysis

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