Tuberculosis (TB) Quiz
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What is the primary cause of tuberculosis?

  • Fungal infection
  • Viral infection
  • Parasitic infection
  • Bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)

Which part of the body can TB germs attack?

  • Kidney (correct)
  • Spleen
  • Liver
  • Pancreas

What is Pulmonary TB?

  • TB in the liver
  • TB in the lungs (correct)
  • TB in the brain
  • TB in the kidney

How does TB spread from person to person?

<p>Through the air when someone with contagious TB coughs, speaks, or sings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Latent TB Infection (LTBI)?

<p>People with latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have symptoms, and cannot spread TB germs to others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What causes tuberculosis?

A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis is responsible for causing tuberculosis.

What is pulmonary TB?

Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs, leading to a condition known as pulmonary TB.

How does TB spread?

Tuberculosis can spread through the air when a person with active TB coughs, sneezes, or speaks, releasing infected droplets.

What is Latent TB Infection (LTBI)?

Latent TB infection means a person has TB bacteria in their body but isn't sick and can't spread it.

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Which organ can TB affect besides the lungs?

While TB often affects the lungs, it can also impact other organs, including the kidneys.

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