Tuberculosis

Question 1

tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by

Answer 1

myobacterium tuberculosis, a rod-shaped aerobic bacterium that is resistant to destruction it can presist in necrotic & calcified lesions for prolonged periods & remain capable of reinstating growth

Question 2

how does tuberculosis spread

Answer 2

organism spread by inhaling droplet nuclei circulating in air, overcrowded living conditions will increase risk of tuberculosis spread

Question 3

tuberculosis acts by

Answer 3

host mounts a delayed type cell mediated immune response