RESPIRATORY
OLD TUBERCULOSIS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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yes
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no
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -The lack of animal models that adequately reflect the human heterogeneous response against M. tb makes preclinical prediction of human vaccine efficacy difficult. A better understanding of the variable efficacy of BCG and the complex host–pathogen interaction is key to the development of a better vaccine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is primarily used against tuberculosis. According to the India TB Report 2022, the number of ‘incident TB patients’ (new and relapse cases) notified during 2021 stood at 19.3 lakh.
Detailed explanation-4: -If the BCG vaccine is recommended for your baby, it will usually be offered at about 28 days old. This may be offered at a hospital, a local healthcare centre or, occasionally, at your GP surgery.