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MSE-2019 Medical Microbiology > Lecture 6: Tuberculosis > Flashcards

Lecture 6: Tuberculosis Flashcards

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What causes tuberculosis?

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The genus Mycobacterium (mostly Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

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What are the characteristics of mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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Obligate aerobe
Rod-shaped
Gram-

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What symptoms are there with TB infection?

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What percentage of TB cases occur in the lungs? (pulmonary)

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Around 50% (53.9%)

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