WorksheetsMycobacterium Tuberculosis Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 16mins
What type of bacillus is responsible for tuberculosis in humans?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium bovis
Mycobacterium microti
Mycobacterium avium
What is the size range of M. tuberculosis?
1-4 μm X 0.2 - 0.8 μm
2-5 μm X 0.3 - 0.9 μm
1-3 μm X 0.1 - 0.5 μm
1-6 μm X 0.2 - 0.7 μm
What staining method is used for acid-fast bacteria?
Ziehl - Neelsen method
Gram staining
Loeffler's method
Methylene blue staining
What is the optimum temperature for the growth of M. tuberculosis?
37°C
25°C
30°C
40°C
What is the major source of infection for tuberculosis?
Sputum
Milk from infected animals
Dust
Water
What is the DOK level of the question regarding the niacin test?
What are the methods used for smear preparation?
What is the purpose of the Mantoux test?
To test for tuberculosis infection
To test for other infections
To measure immune response
To diagnose lung cancer
What are the common drugs used against TB?
Rifampicin and Isoniazid
Amoxicillin and Penicillin
Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin
Azithromycin and Clarithromycin
What is the significance of the BCG vaccine?
What is the DOK level of the question regarding the infection rates of tuberculosis?
