Tuberculosis Awareness and Prevention Quiz

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#1

Which bacterium causes tuberculosis?

Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Escherichia coli
Haemophilus influenzae
#2

What is the most common route of tuberculosis transmission?

Airborne droplets
Contaminated food
Direct contact with an infected person
Mosquito bites
#3

In which year was the World Tuberculosis Day first observed?

1985
1995
2005
2015
#4

What is the primary goal of tuberculosis treatment?

Eliminating the infection
Reducing symptoms
Preventing transmission to others
Alleviating pain
#5

Which organization leads the global efforts to combat tuberculosis?

World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Red Cross
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
#6

Which organ is primarily affected by tuberculosis?

Heart
Liver
Lungs
Kidneys
#7

What is the standard treatment duration for drug-sensitive tuberculosis?

3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
#8

Which population group is at the highest risk for contracting tuberculosis?

Children under 5 years old
Young adults aged 18-24
Elderly individuals over 65
People living with HIV/AIDS
#9

What is the BCG vaccine primarily used for?

Preventing measles
Treating tuberculosis
Preventing tuberculosis
Treating malaria
#10

What is the term used to describe tuberculosis that is inactive and does not cause symptoms?

Active tuberculosis
Chronic tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis infection
Progressive tuberculosis
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tuberculosis?

Persistent cough
Fever
Nausea and vomiting
Night sweats
#12

Which of the following is a common complication of untreated tuberculosis?

Diabetes
Hypertension
Rheumatoid arthritis
Meningitis
#13

What is the term for tuberculosis that is resistant to the two most effective first-line drugs?

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB)
Drug-sensitive tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis infection
#14

What percentage of people infected with tuberculosis may develop active tuberculosis disease during their lifetime?

5-10%
15-20%
25-30%
35-40%
#15

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for tuberculosis?

Smoking tobacco
Living in crowded conditions
Being underweight
Regular exercise

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