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What is the main cause of tuberculosis?
What is the main cause of tuberculosis?
- Parasitic infection
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (correct)
- Fungal infection
- Viral infection
How is tuberculosis primarily spread from one person to the next?
How is tuberculosis primarily spread from one person to the next?
- Through physical contact with an infected person
- Through insect bites
- Through the air when people with active TB cough, spit, speak, or sneeze (correct)
- Through contaminated water
What percentage of latent tuberculosis infections progress to active disease?
What percentage of latent tuberculosis infections progress to active disease?
- Around 75%
- Around 25%
- Around 10% (correct)
- Around 50%
What are typical symptoms of active TB?
What are typical symptoms of active TB?
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On what basis is the diagnosis of active TB primarily made?
On what basis is the diagnosis of active TB primarily made?
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