The definition of a confirmed tuberculosis case is:a person in whom the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex has been identified by laboratory in any biological sample, either by culture, bacilloscopy or by molecular methods.

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

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A	TRUE
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -TB Clinical Case Definition A case that meets all of the following criteria: A positive tuberculin skin test result or positive interferon gamma release assay for M. tuberculosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -TB is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person through the air. The symptoms of active TB include cough, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gold standard method for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is the aetiological agent of TB, is still based on microbiological culture procedures, followed by species identification and drug sensitivity testing. Sputum is the most commonly obtained clinical specimen from patients with pulmonary TB.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) tests for TB detection instead of smear microscopy, as they are able to detect TB more accurately, particularly in patients with paucibacillary disease and in people living with HIV.

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OLD TUBERCULOSIS