Tuberculosis and Its Transmission Quiz

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through airborne droplets.

Tuberculosis commonly affects the lungs.

The Mantoux test is used to test for tuberculosis infection.

MDR-TB is tuberculosis that is resistant to more than one antibiotic.

People with weakened immune systems are most at risk for contracting tuberculosis.

The primary method for diagnosing tuberculosis is through a skin test.

The typical course of treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis is 6 months.

LTBI is not contagious, while active TB is contagious.

Children are more commonly affected by tuberculosis globally.

The most common initial symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis is cough.

Hearing loss is a potential complication of untreated tuberculosis.

Isoniazid is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis.

Common symptoms of active tuberculosis include cough, fever, and weight loss.

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis occurs outside the lungs.

Smoking is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis.

DOTS is a treatment protocol in tuberculosis control.

Persistent cough is NOT a symptom of latent tuberculosis infection.

The main challenge in treating MDR-TB is the lack of effective drugs.

The tuberculin skin test (TST) measures the immune response to TB proteins.

The primary mode of entry for Mycobacterium tuberculosis into the body is inhalation.

The main purpose of Isoniazid in tuberculosis treatment is to kill bacteria.

Liver toxicity is a common side effect of anti-tuberculosis medications.

The primary reason for the resurgence of tuberculosis in some regions is antibiotic resistance.