Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. A CT scan does not directly confirm the presence of TB bacteria but provides detailed images of the chest.
Incorrect. A CT scan is not used as a primary screening tool for TB infection in the bloodstream.
Correct. Chest CT scans are valuable for assessing the extent of lung involvement, detecting complications such as cavities or pleural effusions, and guiding treatment decisions in TB cases.
Incorrect. CT scans are commonly used in the evaluation and management of TB, especially for assessing lung abnormalities.
A) Incorrect. A CT scan does not directly confirm the presence of TB bacteria but provides detailed images of the chest.
B) Incorrect. A CT scan is not used as a primary screening tool for TB infection in the bloodstream.
C) Correct. Chest CT scans are valuable for assessing the extent of lung involvement, detecting complications such as cavities or pleural effusions, and guiding treatment decisions in TB cases.
D) Incorrect. CT scans are commonly used in the evaluation and management of TB, especially for assessing lung abnormalities.