MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the routes of transmission of Tuberculosis?
A
When talking
B
Cough
C
Sneeze
D
All are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -tuberculosis is transmitted through the air, not by surface contact. Transmission occurs when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis, and the droplet nuclei traverse the mouth or nasal passages, upper respiratory tract, and bronchi to reach the alveoli of the lungs (Figure 2.2). M.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tuberculosis is spread from one person to the next through the air when people who have active TB in their lungs cough, spit, speak, or sneeze. People with Latent TB do not spread the disease. Active infection occurs more often in people with HIV/AIDS and in those who smoke.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tuberculosis Treatment If you have latent TB, your doctor will give you medication to kill the bacteria so the infection doesn’t become active. You might get isoniazid, rifapentine, or rifampin, either alone or combined. You’ll have to take the drugs for up to 9 months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Active TB Disease. Active TB is an illness in which the TB bacteria are rapidly multiplying and invading different organs of the body. Miliary TB. Miliary TB is a rare form of active disease that occurs when TB bacteria find their way into the bloodstream. Latent TB Infection. 01-Feb-2013

Detailed explanation-5: -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

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