Tuberculosis Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know?

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Tuberculosis Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know?

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease that is one of the oldest known to the world but one of the most serious health issues in the world today. It is caused by a specific type of bacteria which targets primarily the lungs, and TB is contracted airborne when a patient with the disease coughs or sneezes. Although it may sound like something out of textbooks, TB is still prevalent, and annually thousands of new cases are discovered even in the U.S. The good news is, it can be prevented and cured. Let's see how much you actually know about this chronic disease.

Can TB be cured with proper treatment?

  • No

  • Only in children

  • Only in elderly

  • Yes

What is a common symptom of TB?

  • Severe headache

  • Sudden hair loss

  • Rash

  • Persistent cough lasting weeks

What does “latent TB” mean?

  • TB bacteria present but inactive

  • TB that spreads quickly

  • TB that only affects children

  • TB found in animals

What is the main treatment for TB?

  • Painkillers

  • Long-term antibiotics

  • Surgery

  • Bed rest only

Which organ does TB mostly affect?

  • Lungs

  • Liver

  • Brain

  • Stomach

TB is caused by which bacteria?

  • Staphylococcus

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  • E. coli

  • Salmonella

How does TB mainly spread?

  • Through water

  • Through coughing and sneezing

  • Through mosquito bites

  • Through food

Who is most at risk for active TB?Which one do you like?

  • People with strong immunity

  • People who exercise regularly

  • Children under 2 only

  • People with weak immune systems

Which test is commonly used to check for TB infection?

  • Blood sugar test

  • Chest X-ray

  • TB skin test (Mantoux test)

  • Urine test

What is the name of the vaccine that helps protect against TB?

  • MMR

  • Polio vaccine

  • BCG

  • Hepatitis vaccine

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