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How is tuberculosis primarily spread from one person to another?
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?
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?
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?
What is the recommended method for diagnosing latent TB?
What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?
What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?
Which type of tuberculosis is characterized by chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss?
Which type of tuberculosis is characterized by chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss?
What is the primary method for diagnosing active TB?
What is the primary method for diagnosing active TB?
Who is more susceptible to developing active TB infection?
Who is more susceptible to developing active TB infection?
What is the cause of tuberculosis?
What is the cause of tuberculosis?
What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?
What is the recommended prevention measure for TB in high-risk individuals?
Flashcards
How is tuberculosis spread?
How is tuberculosis spread?
The primary way TB spreads is through airborne particles released when someone with active TB coughs, sneezes, speaks, or spits.
What causes tuberculosis?
What causes tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria are the main culprit behind TB infections.
What is the colloquial term for tuberculosis?
What is the colloquial term for tuberculosis?
The colloquial term for tuberculosis is "The White Death" due to its devastating historical impact.
How is latent TB diagnosed?
How is latent TB diagnosed?
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How is TB prevented in high-risk individuals?
How is TB prevented in high-risk individuals?
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What are the symptoms of active TB?
What are the symptoms of active TB?
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How is active TB diagnosed?
How is active TB diagnosed?
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Who is more vulnerable to active TB?
Who is more vulnerable to active TB?
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What is the cause of TB?
What is the cause of TB?
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What is the TB vaccine?
What is the TB vaccine?
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