Which Statement Is True Concerning Tuberculosis (TB)infections in the United

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true concerning tuberculosis (TB) infections in the United States?

• A)Subclinical cases of TB can occur in patients who fight off the infection and thus are not a danger to themselves or others
• B)TB can be cured by a 6-month period of treatment with INH
• C)TB can only be caused by the Mycobacterium bovis bacillus
• D)Under certain conditions,susceptible hosts may be infected by the TB bacillus.

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