Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
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tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by
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myobacterium tuberculosis, a rod-shaped aerobic bacterium that is resistant to destruction it can presist in necrotic & calcified lesions for prolonged periods & remain capable of reinstating growth
2
Q
how does tuberculosis spread
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organism spread by inhaling droplet nuclei circulating in air, overcrowded living conditions will increase risk of tuberculosis spread
3
Q
tuberculosis acts by
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host mounts a delayed type cell mediated immune response
