Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tuberculosis Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tuberculosis is FALSE?

• A)Urbanization and swelling cities have contributed to the spread of tuberculosis.
• B)Treatment for tuberculosis that is not drug-resistant requires six to nine months of medication.
• C)Resistant tuberculosis is becoming a concern worldwide.
• D)People with HIV infection have no greater risk than the general population for active tuberculosis.

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