What BEST Explains Recurrent Cycling Between Latent and Reactivation Tuberculosis

question 37

Multiple Choice

What BEST explains recurrent cycling between latent and reactivation tuberculosis conditions in a patient?

• A)Living in overcrowded conditions
• B)HIV infection with HAART therapy available
• C)Changes in the strength of humoral immune defenses
• D)Changes in the strength of cellular immune defenses
• E)Antibiotic resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Definitions:

Additional Evidence

Supplementary information or data that supports or clarifies an argument, claim, or hypothesis.

Belief Perseverance

A cognitive phenomenon where individuals stick to their initial beliefs even when faced with new, contradictory evidence.

Unanimous Verdict

A legal decision where all jurors agree on the verdict in a court case.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.