#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?
#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?
#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?
#15
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for tuberculosis?
Smoking tobacco
Living in crowded conditions
Being underweight
Regular exercise