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What is the primary target of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the primary target of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Lungs (correct)
Why are Mycobacterium tuberculosis known as 'Acid-fast bacilli'?
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?
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?
How does tuberculosis primarily spread from an infected person to a susceptible person?
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What is the generation time of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the generation time of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
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What does the presence of > 10 pus cells/high power field under microscope indicate?
What does the presence of > 10 pus cells/high power field under microscope indicate?
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What is the normal range of pus cells in urine analysis?
What is the normal range of pus cells in urine analysis?
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What does UTI usually refer to?
What does UTI usually refer to?
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What does sterile pyuria refer to?
What does sterile pyuria refer to?
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What is the recommended action if 7-8 pus cells are found in urine analysis?
What is the recommended action if 7-8 pus cells are found in urine analysis?
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