22 Questions
What is characteristic of tuberculosis?
Caseating granulomas
Which type of tuberculosis is associated with re-activation of the infection?
Secondary tuberculosis
In which organ is the primary tuberculous infection commonly seen?
Lungs
Which of the following is part of the triad forming the Primary Complex in tuberculosis?
Lymphangitis
Who is more likely to experience secondary tuberculosis?
Older children and adults with a primary infection
What establishes a variable degree of immunity to the tubercle bacillus?
BCG vaccination
What is the commonest form of tuberculosis in Western countries?
Exudative inflammation
Which disease is characterized by a lack of heat and redness compared to acute pyogenic abscess?
Actinomycosis
Which disease is a chronic systemic infection caused by spirochaete Treponema pallidum?
Syphilis
Which stage of syphilis is characterized by the presence of primary chancres?
Primary stage
Which disease is described as a suppurative granulomatous disease?
Actinomycosis
What pathogen primarily causes venereal syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
What is the basic lesion in Tuberculosis?
Granuloma formation
Which bacterium causes Leprosy?
Mycobacterium Lepra
What is the commonest method of Tuberculosis transmission?
Airborne transmission
Which of the following is NOT a primary site of Tuberculosis infection?
Tonsils
What type of cells aggregate in Follicular Granulomas?
Proliferated Epithelial Cells
Which stain can be used to visualize Tuberculosis bacilli?
Ziehl-Nielson stain
Which condition is associated with syphilitic osteochondritis and periostitis?
Anterior bowing of tibia
What is a common manifestation of congenital syphilis on the skin?
Diffuse rash on palms and soles
Which condition is known as quaternary syphilis?
Meningovascular syphilis
What is a characteristic feature of congenital syphilis affecting the liver?
Diffuse fibrosis
Test your knowledge on the types of tuberculosis infections based on different patterns such as primary and secondary tuberculosis. Identify key characteristics like epithelioid cells, Langhan's giant cells, and caseation. Understand the differences between primary infection and re-infection tuberculosis.
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