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1
Q

Only particles smaller than this size reach the alveoli

A

10 um

2
Q

Incubation Period of TB

A

3 weeks to 3 months

3
Q

If you just got exposed to TB and had a Tuberculin Skin Test what would the result be?

A

Negative

4
Q

Hallmark of Latent TB Infection

A

Reactive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Positive Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)

5
Q

What is the significance of adolescent TB?

A

Adolescence is associated with increased risk of development of TB

6
Q

Pleural Effusion Analysis of TB

A

Protein: H
Glucose: L or N

7
Q

Describe a typical TB Lymph Node

A

Painless enlargement of discrete and rubbery node

With low grade fever

8
Q

How much sputum should you request for diagnosis?

A

5 mL

9
Q

Basis for Treatment of Children

A

3/5

\+ Exposure to Active TB Case
\+ Sign and Symptom
CXR
Positive TBT
Other laboratory findings