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What percentage of TB patients with extrapulmonary manifestations have no evidence of pulmonary infection on chest radiographs or in sputum cultures?
What percentage of TB patients with extrapulmonary manifestations have no evidence of pulmonary infection on chest radiographs or in sputum cultures?
- 70%
- 40%
- 60% (correct)
- 50%
In whom does active infection occur more often?
In whom does active infection occur more often?
- People with HIV/AIDS and smokers (correct)
- People with diabetes and hypertension
- People with asthma and allergies
- People with heart disease and obesity
Which organ system is NOT mentioned as a site for extrapulmonary involvement in TB?
Which organ system is NOT mentioned as a site for extrapulmonary involvement in TB?
- Urinary
- Ocular
- Skeletal
- Gastrointestinal (correct)
What are the classic clinical features associated with active pulmonary TB?
What are the classic clinical features associated with active pulmonary TB?
Do people with latent TB infection spread the disease?
Do people with latent TB infection spread the disease?