TB & Mycobacteria Flashcards
1
Q
What medium to culture TB on?
A
Lowenstein-Jensen medium for 6wks
2
Q
+ve result in latent/active TB & Previous BCG Vax
A
Tuberculin skin tests (mantoux)
3
Q
+ve result in latent and active TB, but NOT previous BCG Vax
A
Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
4
Q
A
5
Q
Treatment for latent TB
A
6 mo of isoniazid (+pyridoxine B6)
OR
3mo of rifampicin and isoniazid
6
Q
Which TB drug causes peripheral neuropathy?
A
Isoniazid
7
Q
Which TB drug is hepatotoxic?
A
Pyrazinamide
8
Q
Which TB drug causes optic neuritis?
A
Ethambutol
