CDC Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the microbiology of TB
A
Aerobic, non-mobile, slightly curved, bacillus, 2-4 micrometre bacterium
2
Q
Does TB grow fast or slow
A
Slowey (2-6 weeks to appear in labs)
3
Q
What is the transmission of TB
A
Spread in aerosol from infected individuals’ lung
4
Q
What % of people do not get unwell after being infected with TB
A
95%
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