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TB Flashcards

1
Q

What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis?

A

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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2
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True or False: Tuberculosis is a contagious disease.

A

True

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3
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What are the primary symptoms of Tuberculosis?

A

Coughing, chest pain, weight loss, fatigue, and fever

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4
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How is Tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

A

Through the air via droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person

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5
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What is the most common form of Tuberculosis?

A

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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6
Q

Fill in the blank: Tuberculosis primarily affects the ________.

A

Lungs

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7
Q

What test is commonly used to diagnose Tuberculosis?

A

Mantoux tuberculin skin test

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8
Q

True or False: BCG vaccine is effective in preventing Tuberculosis.

A

True

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9
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What is the standard treatment for Tuberculosis?

A

Antibiotics

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The antibiotic ________ is commonly used in the treatment of Tuberculosis.

A

Isoniazid

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11
Q

What is multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis?

A

Tuberculosis that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin

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12
Q

True or False: Tuberculosis can be cured with proper treatment.

A

True

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13
Q

What is the global strategy to eliminate Tuberculosis?

A

The End TB Strategy

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14
Q

Fill in the blank: Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called ________.

A

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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15
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What is the primary goal of Tuberculosis treatment?

A

To cure the infection and prevent the spread of the disease

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16
Q

True or False: Tuberculosis primarily affects the intestines.

A

False

17
Q

What is the main challenge in Tuberculosis control?

A

The emergence of drug-resistant strains

18
Q

Fill in the blank: The Mantoux tuberculin skin test measures the ________ response to Tuberculosis.

A

Immune

19
Q

What is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases worldwide?

A

Tuberculosis

20
Q

True or False: Tuberculosis is caused by a virus.

A

False

21
Q

What is the recommended duration of Tuberculosis treatment?

A

6 to 9 months

22
Q

Fill in the blank: Tuberculosis is a ________ disease.

A

Chronic

23
Q

What is the main risk factor for developing Tuberculosis?

A

Weakened immune system

24
Q

True or False: Tuberculosis is more common in low-income countries.

A

True

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