10 Questions
What is the primary target of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Lungs
Why are Mycobacterium tuberculosis known as 'Acid-fast bacilli'?
Their lipid-rich cell walls are impermeable to certain dyes unless combined with phenol
What type of pathogens are Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Facultative intracellular pathogens
How does tuberculosis primarily spread from an infected person to a susceptible person?
By exposure to tubercle bacilli in airborne particles
What is the generation time of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
12 to 18 hours
What does the presence of > 10 pus cells/high power field under microscope indicate?
Bacterial infection
What is the normal range of pus cells in urine analysis?
0-5
What does UTI usually refer to?
Presence of organisms in the urinary tract with symptoms and signs of inflammation
What does sterile pyuria refer to?
Presence of pus in urine without bacterial infection
What is the recommended action if 7-8 pus cells are found in urine analysis?
Needs follow up and adequate water intake
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