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Which population group is LEAST likely to be considered at high risk for developing active tuberculosis (TB)?
Which population group is LEAST likely to be considered at high risk for developing active tuberculosis (TB)?
- Individuals with a recent Mtb infection (within the last 2 years)
- Individuals with well-managed type 2 diabetes (correct)
- Children
- Individuals who have emigrated from regions with high rates of TB
Following the declaration of tuberculosis as a 'global health emergency', which public health intervention would be the MOST effective first step in a community with limited resources?
Following the declaration of tuberculosis as a 'global health emergency', which public health intervention would be the MOST effective first step in a community with limited resources?
- Focusing on contact tracing and preventative therapy for high-risk groups (correct)
- Mass vaccination with BCG for all age groups
- Providing prophylactic antibiotics to the entire population
- Implementing widespread screening for active TB cases
A 6-year-old child is living in the same household as their grandparent who was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for the child?
A 6-year-old child is living in the same household as their grandparent who was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for the child?
- Recommending the child wear a N95 mask at all times at home
- Immediately starting the child on a full course of multi-drug anti-TB therapy
- Performing a tuberculin skin test (TST) or Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) to determine if the child has been infected (correct)
- Administering the BCG vaccine to provide immunity against TB
A public health nurse is planning a community education program following the declaration of TB as a global health emergency. Which topic should be prioritized?
A public health nurse is planning a community education program following the declaration of TB as a global health emergency. Which topic should be prioritized?
An individual who recently emigrated from a region with high rates of TB is undergoing a routine health screening. Which of the following findings would MOST strongly suggest the need for further investigation for active TB?
An individual who recently emigrated from a region with high rates of TB is undergoing a routine health screening. Which of the following findings would MOST strongly suggest the need for further investigation for active TB?
Which strategy is LEAST effective in preventing the spread of tuberculosis in a crowded urban setting?
Which strategy is LEAST effective in preventing the spread of tuberculosis in a crowded urban setting?
What is the primary reason Tuberculosis was declared a global health emergency?
What is the primary reason Tuberculosis was declared a global health emergency?
Why are individuals with HIV at a particularly high risk of developing active TB?
Why are individuals with HIV at a particularly high risk of developing active TB?
Which action would have the MOST significant impact on controlling the spread of TB among people who are close contacts of individuals with TB?
Which action would have the MOST significant impact on controlling the spread of TB among people who are close contacts of individuals with TB?
What is a key difference in the risk of developing active TB between someone newly infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and someone with latent TB?
What is a key difference in the risk of developing active TB between someone newly infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and someone with latent TB?
How might emigration from a region with high rates of TB increase an individual's risk of developing the disease, even years after leaving?
How might emigration from a region with high rates of TB increase an individual's risk of developing the disease, even years after leaving?
Why are young children at higher risk of developing severe forms of TB disease, such as TB meningitis or disseminated TB?
Why are young children at higher risk of developing severe forms of TB disease, such as TB meningitis or disseminated TB?
In the context of global health, the phrase 'TB declared global health emergency' implies what?
In the context of global health, the phrase 'TB declared global health emergency' implies what?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the importance of considering emigration history when assessing TB risk?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the importance of considering emigration history when assessing TB risk?
Considering identified high-risk populations, what preventative measure would have the broadest impact on reducing TB incidence?
Considering identified high-risk populations, what preventative measure would have the broadest impact on reducing TB incidence?
Flashcards
Tuberculosis Re-emergence
Tuberculosis Re-emergence
In 1993, TB was declared a 'global health emergency' due to its re-emergence.
High-Risk Groups for TB
High-Risk Groups for TB
Individuals recently infected (within 2 years), immigrants from high-TB regions, close contacts of TB patients, those with HIV, and children are at higher risk.
TB high risk factors
TB high risk factors
Recent infection, emigration, close contact, HIV, and children.
Study Notes
- Tuberculosis was declared a global health emergency.
People at High Risk of Tuberculosis
- People with recent MTB infection (within last 2 years)
- People who emigrated from regions with high rates of TB
- People who are close contacts of persons with TB
- Persons with HIV
- Children
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