28 Questions
What is the specific department mentioned in the lecture?
Microbiology
Which college is associated with the Department of Microbiology in the lecture?
Warith Al-Anbiyaa University College of Medicine
What type of lecture is being discussed?
Microbiology
Where does the lecture on Microbiology take place?
University College of Medicine
What field of study is the focus of the lecture?
Microbiology
What is the main reservoir of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Humans
What length range is characteristic of a rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
2-5 mm
What happens to Mycobacterium tuberculosis once it is stained?
It resists de-colorization
How many deaths per year are caused by Tuberculosis (TB) globally?
3 million
Where did 90% of tuberculosis cases and 95% of deaths occur?
Developing countries
What is the fatality outcome if Tuberculosis is not treated properly?
Fatal
What is a common living arrangement for individuals more likely to be affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
Living in nursing homes
Where are mini-epidemics of TB more likely to occur?
Nursing homes
What type of establishments are mentioned as potential locations for mini-epidemics of TB?
Nursing homes
Which group is more susceptible to being affected by mini-epidemics of TB?
Elderly individuals in nursing homes
In which type of housing are individuals less likely to experience mini-epidemics of TB?
Single-family homes
What is a common symptom of pulmonary TB?
Persistent cough
Which group of people is more susceptible to TB infection?
People born in areas where TB is common
What is one reason pulmonary TB and HIV diagnosis is challenging?
Atypical chest X-rays
Why might sputum be less frequently positive for AFB in individuals with HIV?
Immune system suppression
What should be used for a definite diagnosis of TB infection?
Sputum for Zn stain
Which group of people is at higher risk of active TB disease?
People with weak immune systems (especially those with HIV or AIDS)
What happens when Bacilli overwhelm the immune system in an unhealthy person?
They break out of tubercles and spread through the bloodstream
What is the typical pattern of upper lobe infiltrate seen in early stages?
Upper lobe infiltrate with or without cavitation
In which population is HIV more frequent among active TB patients?
Africans
What is the outcome when Bacilli are controlled by the immune system in a healthy person?
They remain confined in tubercles for years
What percentage of active TB patients in New York are HIV+?
50%
When can TB appear during HIV infection?
At any stage of HIV infection
Test your knowledge on microbiology with this quiz based on lectures from the Department of Microbiology at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University College of Medicine.
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