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What is the causative organism of tuberculosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main mechanism of tissue damage in tuberculosis?
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What is the most common route of human infection?
What is the most common route of human infection?
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What is a predisposing factor for tuberculosis?
What is a predisposing factor for tuberculosis?
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What type of immune response is responsible for tissue damage in tuberculosis?
What type of immune response is responsible for tissue damage in tuberculosis?
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What is the function of the protein (tuberculoprotein) component of the tubercle bacillus?
What is the function of the protein (tuberculoprotein) component of the tubercle bacillus?
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What is the carbohydrate component of the tubercle bacillus responsible for?
What is the carbohydrate component of the tubercle bacillus responsible for?
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What occupation is at high risk of tuberculosis infection?
What occupation is at high risk of tuberculosis infection?
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