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What is the specific department mentioned in the lecture?
What is the specific department mentioned in the lecture?
Which college is associated with the Department of Microbiology in the lecture?
Which college is associated with the Department of Microbiology in the lecture?
What type of lecture is being discussed?
What type of lecture is being discussed?
Where does the lecture on Microbiology take place?
Where does the lecture on Microbiology take place?
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What field of study is the focus of the lecture?
What field of study is the focus of the lecture?
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What is the main reservoir of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the main reservoir of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
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What length range is characteristic of a rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What length range is characteristic of a rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
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What happens to Mycobacterium tuberculosis once it is stained?
What happens to Mycobacterium tuberculosis once it is stained?
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How many deaths per year are caused by Tuberculosis (TB) globally?
How many deaths per year are caused by Tuberculosis (TB) globally?
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Where did 90% of tuberculosis cases and 95% of deaths occur?
Where did 90% of tuberculosis cases and 95% of deaths occur?
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What is the fatality outcome if Tuberculosis is not treated properly?
What is the fatality outcome if Tuberculosis is not treated properly?
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What is a common living arrangement for individuals more likely to be affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
What is a common living arrangement for individuals more likely to be affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
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Where are mini-epidemics of TB more likely to occur?
Where are mini-epidemics of TB more likely to occur?
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What type of establishments are mentioned as potential locations for mini-epidemics of TB?
What type of establishments are mentioned as potential locations for mini-epidemics of TB?
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Which group is more susceptible to being affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
Which group is more susceptible to being affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
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In which type of housing are individuals less likely to experience mini-epidemics of TB?
In which type of housing are individuals less likely to experience mini-epidemics of TB?
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What is a common symptom of pulmonary TB?
What is a common symptom of pulmonary TB?
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Which group of people is more susceptible to TB infection?
Which group of people is more susceptible to TB infection?
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What is one reason pulmonary TB and HIV diagnosis is challenging?
What is one reason pulmonary TB and HIV diagnosis is challenging?
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Why might sputum be less frequently positive for AFB in individuals with HIV?
Why might sputum be less frequently positive for AFB in individuals with HIV?
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What should be used for a definite diagnosis of TB infection?
What should be used for a definite diagnosis of TB infection?
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Which group of people is at higher risk of active TB disease?
Which group of people is at higher risk of active TB disease?
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What happens when Bacilli overwhelm the immune system in an unhealthy person?
What happens when Bacilli overwhelm the immune system in an unhealthy person?
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What is the typical pattern of upper lobe infiltrate seen in early stages?
What is the typical pattern of upper lobe infiltrate seen in early stages?
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In which population is HIV more frequent among active TB patients?
In which population is HIV more frequent among active TB patients?
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What is the outcome when Bacilli are controlled by the immune system in a healthy person?
What is the outcome when Bacilli are controlled by the immune system in a healthy person?
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What percentage of active TB patients in New York are HIV+?
What percentage of active TB patients in New York are HIV+?
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When can TB appear during HIV infection?
When can TB appear during HIV infection?
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