Types of Tuberculosis Infections Quiz
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What is characteristic of tuberculosis?

  • Epithelioid cells
  • Caseating granulomas (correct)
  • Fibroblasts
  • Collar of lymphocytes
  • Which type of tuberculosis is associated with re-activation of the infection?

  • Primary infection
  • Primary complex
  • Secondary tuberculosis (correct)
  • Primary tuberculosis
  • In which organ is the primary tuberculous infection commonly seen?

  • Lungs (correct)
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Heart
  • Which of the following is part of the triad forming the Primary Complex in tuberculosis?

    <p>Lymphangitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is more likely to experience secondary tuberculosis?

    <p>Older children and adults with a primary infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes a variable degree of immunity to the tubercle bacillus?

    <p>BCG vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonest form of tuberculosis in Western countries?

    <p>Exudative inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by a lack of heat and redness compared to acute pyogenic abscess?

    <p>Actinomycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is a chronic systemic infection caused by spirochaete Treponema pallidum?

    <p>Syphilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of syphilis is characterized by the presence of primary chancres?

    <p>Primary stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is described as a suppurative granulomatous disease?

    <p>Actinomycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathogen primarily causes venereal syphilis?

    <p>Treponema pallidum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic lesion in Tuberculosis?

    <p>Granuloma formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium causes Leprosy?

    <p>Mycobacterium Lepra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonest method of Tuberculosis transmission?

    <p>Airborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary site of Tuberculosis infection?

    <p>Tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells aggregate in Follicular Granulomas?

    <p>Proliferated Epithelial Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stain can be used to visualize Tuberculosis bacilli?

    <p>Ziehl-Nielson stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with syphilitic osteochondritis and periostitis?

    <p>Anterior bowing of tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common manifestation of congenital syphilis on the skin?

    <p>Diffuse rash on palms and soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is known as quaternary syphilis?

    <p>Meningovascular syphilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of congenital syphilis affecting the liver?

    <p>Diffuse fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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