RESPIRATORY
OLD TUBERCULOSIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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False
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TRUE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Close contacts of a person with infectious TB disease. Persons who have immigrated from areas of the world with high rates of TB. Children less than 5 years of age who have a positive TB test. Groups with high rates of TB transmission, such as homeless persons, injection drug users, and persons with HIV infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overcrowding, such as shared housing, is a typical risk factor for TB [2, 7, 8, 52]. Overcrowding directly affects TB exposure, transmission, incidence, and drug resistance, and is also associated with lack of sunlight, dampness, and improper ventilation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Poverty. HIV infection. Homelessness. Being in jail or prison (where close contact can spread infection) Substance abuse. Taking medication that weakens the immune system. Kidney disease and diabetes. Organ transplants. More items •20-Oct-2022