#1
Which bacterium causes tuberculosis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
#2
How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?
Through contaminated water
Via airborne droplets
Through sexual contact
By consuming infected food
#3
Which organ is commonly affected by tuberculosis?
#4
What is the Mantoux test used for in relation to tuberculosis?
To diagnose diabetes
To assess liver function
To test for tuberculosis infection
To measure blood pressure
#5
What is multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)?
Tuberculosis caused by multiple bacteria strains
Tuberculosis resistant to more than one antibiotic
Tuberculosis with resistance to all antibiotics
A new strain of tuberculosis
#6
Which population group is most at risk for contracting tuberculosis?
Young adults
Elderly individuals
Children
People with weakened immune systems
#7
What is the primary method for diagnosing tuberculosis?
Blood test
X-ray
Skin test
Urinalysis
#8
How long is the typical course of treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis?
2 weeks
3 months
6 months
1 year
#9
Which drug is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Penicillin
Aspirin
Isoniazid
Paracetamol
#10
What is the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine used for?
To prevent tuberculosis
To treat tuberculosis
To boost the immune system
To control blood pressure
#11
What are the common symptoms of active tuberculosis?
Cough, fever, weight loss
Headache and dizziness
Joint pain and stiffness
Visual disturbances
#12
In what way is extrapulmonary tuberculosis different from pulmonary tuberculosis?
It affects the heart
It involves the lungs
It occurs outside the lungs
It is more contagious
#13
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
Regular exercise
Vaccination history
Smoking
Vegetarian diet
#14
What is the role of Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course (DOTS) in tuberculosis control?
A diagnostic test
A treatment protocol
A prevention measure
A surveillance program