Tuberculosis: Causes and Characteristics
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What is the causative organism of tuberculosis?

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)
  • Streptococcus
  • Escherichia coli

    • What is the function of the lipid capsule of the tubercle bacillus?

  • Produces toxins
  • Attracts histiocytes and converts them into epithelioid cells (correct)
  • Attracts neutrophils
  • Attracts T-lymphocytes

    • How is the tubercle bacillus demonstrated?

  • Using blood culture
  • Using Ziehl-Neelsen stain (correct)
  • Using Gram stain
  • Using DNA probing

    • What is the main mechanism of tissue damage in tuberculosis?

    <p>Hypersensitivity reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common route of human infection?

    <p>Inhalation of infected droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a predisposing factor for tuberculosis?

    <p>Low body resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immune response is responsible for tissue damage in tuberculosis?

    <p>Type IV hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the protein (tuberculoprotein) component of the tubercle bacillus?

    <p>Attracts T-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the carbohydrate component of the tubercle bacillus responsible for?

    <p>Attracting neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occupation is at high risk of tuberculosis infection?

    <p>Butchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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