Tuberculosis Criteria and Diagnosis in Medical Microbiology
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What is the most probable causative agent indicated by the excisional biopsy?

  • Treponema pallidum
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Mycobacterium leprae

    • Why is treatment of oral tuberculosis prolonged up to 6 months?

  • Anti-tuberculous drugs are not secreted in saliva
  • The intracellular nature of the organism (correct)
  • The rapid multiplication of the organism in oral lesions
  • The excess number of bacilli in oral lesions

    • Which PPE set is MOST appropriate for a dentist to use with an open pulmonary TB case?

  • Sterile gloves, surgical face mask, and headcover
  • Gloves, surgical face mask, and a gown (correct)
  • Gloves, particulate face mask, goggles, and a gown
  • Gloves, surgical face mask, and goggles

    • What is the most accurate statement about the BCG vaccine?

    <p>It gives solid immunity against M.tuberculosis NOT M.bovis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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