Tuberculosis

Quiz about TB

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  • Created on: 12-03-13 20:08
What is the name of the main bacterium that causes TB?
mycobacterium tuberculosis
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How is TB spread?
by droplet infection
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How can you test for TB?
using a chest x-ray
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How does TB affect the respiratory system?
by damaging and destroying lung tissue
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Once the bacteria have been inhaled into the lungs, they multiply in the ____________
primary infection
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How do some bacteria avoid the primary infection stage?
they produce a thick waxy outer layer which protects them from the enzymes of the macrophages
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What is the main treatment for TB?
using a cocktail of antibiotics for many months
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In a healthy immune system, a mass of tissue called a ____________ forms.
tubercule
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The most effective ways of controlling TB involve...
improving living standards
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