TUBERCULOSIS SEMINAR DAY 2

WHAT IS THE END TB STRATEGY TARGET (%) FOR PATIENT AFFECTED BY CATASTROPHIC COST DUE TO TB in 2035?

Prolonged exposure to someone with active TB is required for transmission to occur

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which test are being recommended by WHO to be replaced by TB-LAMP in resource limited country?

• Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Test

• Smear Microscopy

• Liquid Culture

AI radiological investigation can distinguish between active TB and latent TB infection.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

AI can only detect abnormalities in the CXR but unable to differentiate between active and latent TB

Molecular detection of NTM using line probe assay can be run directly from clinical specimen

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Molecular detection of NTM using line probe assay can only be run from ISOLATES

A.I can learn from mistakes and continuously improve their reporting based on new data.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

AI do not have the ability to continuously learning

GeneXpert can also be used for these tests EXCEPT:

• HIV Viral Load

• TB

• Hematology

• NTM

Which of the test does not belong to Molecular Method

• real time PCR

• LAMP

• Line Probe Assay

• AFB

Genexpert can be used to monitor response to TB Treatment

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is not recommended as the result can remain positive for up to 2 years

AI radiological investigations is a new diagnostic tool for TB

• TRUE

• FALSE