Question

Which one of the following is incorrect about tuberculosis?
A) It is caused by Diplococcus tuberculosis
B) It commonly affects liver
C) Bacteria releases tuberculin toxin
D) Patient's sputum contains blood

Answer 1

Tuberculosis is one of the most infectious and communicable diseases that have become common all over the world. It is a bacterial disease that can spread to another person through the medium of air. These diseases affect the major organs in our body.

Complete answer:
Tuberculosis is a contagious infection that mostly affects the lungs of a person. It is curable and often preventable. It spreads to other parts of the body, mainly the brain and spine. Tuberculosis is spread from one person to another through the medium of air.

CAUSE - Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that is caused due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It spreads from person to person through microscopic droplets that are released into the air. This can happen when someone with untreated or who has tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, spits or laughs leaves his or her droplets of saliva in the air. Although it is contagious it is not easy to catch.

SYMPTOMS- Although your body can harbour the bacteria which causes the diseases your immune system can help us from becoming sick. The bacteria secrete tuberculin toxin that affects the major parts of our body including kidneys, spine or brains. When TB occurs outside your lungs, signs and is according to the organs which are taking part. Cough, chest pain, fatigue, chills, loss of appetite are some common symptoms of this disease.

COMPLICATION- Without treatment for the disease, it is fatal. Without the treatment of the disease typically affects your lungs, can also affect other parts of your body as well. Arthritis that is caused due to tuberculosis may affect the hips and knees. Your liver and kidneys are used to filter wastes and impurities from your bloodstream. This disease can impair their function. Back pain and stiffness are common complications of tuberculosis.

PREVENTION- If one is positive for this infection, one should seek a doctor to reduce the risk of developing active tuberculosis. One should not go to a public place during the first few weeks of the treatment. The germs present in the mouth usually spread the disease from one person to another. One should cover their mouth while talking, coughing, laughing or sneezing.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: There are many countries where Tuberculosis is a common disease among people as well as infants. The infants here are vaccinated with bacilli Calmette- Guerin (BCG) vaccine. It is generally not much recommended in the United States because it isn’t very effective in adults.