Tuberculosis

Question 1

What structural feature in the cell wall of TB makes it so resistant to gram staining?

Answer 1

Mycolic acid waxy layer , its acid fast so stops the stains from sticking to it

Question 2

What is the role of the granuloma in TB infection?

Answer 2

macrophages surround the bacteria or engulf them to transport to the lymph or make them latent

Question 3

What are the differences between latent TB and active TB?

Answer 3

Latent TB causes no symptoms and is not contagious. Active tv symptoms are present and it is contagious

Question 4

What are three general symptoms of TB infection?

Answer 4

Night sweats
Weight Loss
Fatigue

Question 5

What part of the body does TB primarily infect?

Answer 5

Respiratory System

Question 6

Is TB a gram positive or negative bacterium?

Answer 6

Positive

Question 7

Is TB an aerobic bacterium or anaerobic bacterium?

Answer 7

aerobic (makes sense as to why it goes to the respiratory system)

Question 8

List 3 symptoms of pulmonary TB?

Answer 8

Chronic cough
Chest pain
Coughing up blood

Question 9

What is the primary method of TB transmission?

Answer 9

Via respiratory airborne droplets

Question 10

List 4 ways in which TB is not spread?

Answer 10

Kissing
Coughing
Sharing items
Touching

Question 11

Is airborne transmission direct or indirect transmission?

Answer 11

indirect