4 Questions
What is the most probable causative agent indicated by the excisional biopsy?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Why is treatment of oral tuberculosis prolonged up to 6 months?
The intracellular nature of the organism
Which PPE set is MOST appropriate for a dentist to use with an open pulmonary TB case?
Gloves, surgical face mask, and a gown
What is the most accurate statement about the BCG vaccine?
It gives solid immunity against M.tuberculosis NOT M.bovis
Learn about tuberculosis criteria, transmission modes, primary and secondary tuberculous lesions in the mouth, diagnostic methods, preventive measures, and proper use of PPEs. This quiz is based on the work by Dr. Marian Asaad Gerges MD in Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
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