The Case Fatality Rate Exceeds 50% Among Patients with Multi-Drug

question 26

True/False

The case fatality rate exceeds 50% among patients with Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) or Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB).

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Definitions:

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or tissues.

Endocrinology

A branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions called hormones, focusing on the body’s chemical messengers.

Internal Secretion

Internal secretion involves the release of hormones or other substances directly into the blood or tissues by glands, playing a crucial role in bodily functions.

Ear, Nose, Throat

A medical specialty, also known as otolaryngology, that focuses on disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.