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What is the primary target of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Heart
  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Why are Mycobacterium tuberculosis known as 'Acid-fast bacilli'?

  • Because they grow rapidly in acidic environments
  • They produce acid as a byproduct of their metabolism
  • Due to their resistance to antibiotics
  • Their lipid-rich cell walls are impermeable to certain dyes unless combined with phenol (correct)
  • What type of pathogens are Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Opportunistic pathogens
  • Obligate intracellular pathogens
  • Extracellular pathogens
  • Facultative intracellular pathogens (correct)
  • How does tuberculosis primarily spread from an infected person to a susceptible person?

    <p>By exposure to tubercle bacilli in airborne particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the generation time of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

    <p>12 to 18 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of > 10 pus cells/high power field under microscope indicate?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of pus cells in urine analysis?

    <p>0-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UTI usually refer to?

    <p>Presence of organisms in the urinary tract with symptoms and signs of inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sterile pyuria refer to?

    <p>Presence of pus in urine without bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if 7-8 pus cells are found in urine analysis?

    <p>Needs follow up and adequate water intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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