MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TUBERCULOSIS?
A
FEVER
B
TOS
C
RASH
D
COUGH, FEVER, WEIGHT LOSS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms of active TB include: A cough that lasts more than three weeks. Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss. Fever.

Detailed explanation-2: -The general symptoms of TB disease include feelings of sickness or weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. The symptoms of TB disease of the lungs also include coughing, chest pain, and the coughing up of blood. Symptoms of TB disease in other parts of the body depend on the area affected.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tuberculosis patients often suffer from severe weight loss, which is considered to be immunosuppressive and a major determinant of severity and outcome of disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fever. Chills. Night sweats. Weight loss. Not wanting to eat. Tiredness. Not feeling well in general. Pain near the site of infection. 22-Mar-2023

Detailed explanation-5: -Coughing up blood and mucus from deep inside the lungs. A bad cough that lasts three weeks or longer. Weakness or fatigue. Sweating at night. Pain in the chest. Weight loss. No appetite. Chills and Fever. 11-Nov-2020

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