One of the Greatest Health Concerns Is the Reoccurrence of Tuberculosis

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the greatest health concerns is the reoccurrence of tuberculosis (TB) . It represents the largest cause of death from a single infectious agent. Which of the following is true?

• A) Meningitis is the leading cause of death from tuberculosis.
• B) Chemotherapy, if made widely available, could eradicate the disease.
• C) Many TB cases are associated with HIV.
• D) The TB bacillus is difficult to isolate.

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