Tuberculosis (TB) Quiz
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How is tuberculosis primarily spread from one person to another?

  • Through direct skin contact
  • Through sexual intercourse
  • Through contaminated water
  • Through the air when people with active TB cough, spit, speak, or sneeze (correct)

    • What is the main cause of tuberculosis?

  • Escherichia coli bacteria
  • Salmonella bacteria
  • Streptococcus bacteria
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (correct)

    • What is the colloquial term for tuberculosis?

  • The Red Fever
  • The White Death (correct)
  • The Black Plague
  • The Silent Killer

    • What is the recommended method for diagnosing latent TB?

    <p>Tuberculin skin test (TST) or blood tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?

    <p>Early detection and treatment of cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tuberculosis is characterized by chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss?

    <p>Active TB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method for diagnosing active TB?

    <p>Chest X-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is more susceptible to developing active TB infection?

    <p>People with HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of tuberculosis?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?

    <p>Vaccination with BCG vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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