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What is the primary cause of the granulomatous response in Mycobacterium infections?
Immune system's attempt to contain the infection
Bacterial toxins
Fungal overgrowth
Viral activity
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat ...
Mycobacteria Questions and Answers
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What is the primary cause of the granulomatous response in Mycobacterium infections?
✔✔Immune system's attempt to contain the infection
Bacterial toxins
Fungal overgrowth
Viral activity
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat tuberculosis?
Penicillin
Ciprofloxacin
✔✔Isoniazid
Amoxicillin
What is the most common method used to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
✔✔Chest X-ray
Blood culture
Skin biopsy
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,Urine culture
Which Mycobacterium species is known to cause infections in patients with compromised
immune systems?
Mycobacterium bovis
Mycobacterium leprae
✔✔Mycobacterium avium complex
Mycobacterium gordonae
What is the primary route of transmission for Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Through contaminated food
Through sexual contact
✔✔Through respiratory droplets
Through insect bites
What condition does Mycobacterium leprae primarily affect?
Lungs
✔✔Skin and peripheral nerves
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, Kidneys
Heart
How long is the typical treatment regimen for tuberculosis?
1-2 weeks
✔✔6-9 months
3-4 weeks
12-18 months
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis?
Coughing up blood
Night sweats
✔✔Skin rashes
Unexplained weight loss
What type of Mycobacteria can cause pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobacterium leprae
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