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Which type of organism causes Tuberculosis?
Which type of organism causes Tuberculosis?
- Gram-negative aerobic bacilli
- Non-spore-forming aerobic bacilli (correct)
- Gram-positive anaerobic cocci
- Spore-forming anaerobic cocci
What is the primary organ involved in Tuberculosis?
What is the primary organ involved in Tuberculosis?
- Heart
- Lungs (correct)
- Kidneys
- Liver
Which factor does NOT contribute to an increase in Tuberculous infection?
Which factor does NOT contribute to an increase in Tuberculous infection?
- Nutritional deficiency (vitamin D)
- Corticosteroids or immunosuppressant therapy
- Obesity (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
How does Tuberculosis predominantly spread?
How does Tuberculosis predominantly spread?
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What is the key requirement for developing an infection from active pulmonary tuberculosis?
What is the key requirement for developing an infection from active pulmonary tuberculosis?
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What is the characteristic lesion seen in tuberculosis pathology?
What is the characteristic lesion seen in tuberculosis pathology?
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How does tuberculosis typically spread to distant sites like the liver or spleen?
How does tuberculosis typically spread to distant sites like the liver or spleen?
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What is the first infection known as in tuberculosis?
What is the first infection known as in tuberculosis?
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In immunocompetent individuals, how does the initial tuberculosis lesion usually heal?
In immunocompetent individuals, how does the initial tuberculosis lesion usually heal?
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What causes post-primary pulmonary tuberculosis with cavitation?
What causes post-primary pulmonary tuberculosis with cavitation?
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