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What is the initial symptom of the respiratory phase discussed in the text?
What is the initial symptom of the respiratory phase discussed in the text?
- Dry cough (correct)
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Fever
How long does it usually take to grow the organism on solid media in most cases?
How long does it usually take to grow the organism on solid media in most cases?
- 1 week
- 24 hours
- 2 months
- 3–4 weeks (correct)
Which system is faster in detecting the growth of MTB with smear-positive specimens?
Which system is faster in detecting the growth of MTB with smear-positive specimens?
- BACTEC
- Immunology system
- RT-PCR
- Liquid culture systems (correct)
How do inhaled infectious droplets lodge in the body according to the text?
How do inhaled infectious droplets lodge in the body according to the text?
Which type of cells produce cytokines when TB bacilli multiply in them?
Which type of cells produce cytokines when TB bacilli multiply in them?
What is the term for a tubercle plus regional lymphadenopathy according to the text?
What is the term for a tubercle plus regional lymphadenopathy according to the text?
What is the viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called?
What is the viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called?
When was the first known case of SARS reported in Asia?
When was the first known case of SARS reported in Asia?
What is the fatality rate of SARS in individuals over 60 years of age?
What is the fatality rate of SARS in individuals over 60 years of age?
How is transmission of the SARS virus primarily carried out?
How is transmission of the SARS virus primarily carried out?
What is the main reservoir for the SARS virus?
What is the main reservoir for the SARS virus?
What is a notable feature during the febrile prodrome phase of SARS?
What is a notable feature during the febrile prodrome phase of SARS?
What publication is the 'Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology' from?
What publication is the 'Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology' from?
Which guidelines provide information on the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in the year 2009?
Which guidelines provide information on the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in the year 2009?
Who authored the publication 'Microbiology, An Introduction' in 2013?
Who authored the publication 'Microbiology, An Introduction' in 2013?
Where can one find guidelines for the management of adults with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
Where can one find guidelines for the management of adults with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
Which publication discusses ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Which publication discusses ventilator-associated pneumonia?
