Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. LTBI does not always progress to active TB disease. Many individuals with LTBI do not develop active disease, especially if they have a strong immune system.
Incorrect. While the risk of progression is highest in the first two years after LTBI, it can occur at any time, and some individuals may progress years or even decades later.
Correct. LTBI rarely progresses to active TB, especially in individuals with a strong immune system. Most people with LTBI do not develop active disease.
Incorrect. LTBI carries a risk of progressing to active TB disease, although the risk is relatively low in many individuals.
A) Incorrect. LTBI does not always progress to active TB disease. Many individuals with LTBI do not develop active disease, especially if they have a strong immune system.
B) Incorrect. While the risk of progression is highest in the first two years after LTBI, it can occur at any time, and some individuals may progress years or even decades later.
C) Correct. LTBI rarely progresses to active TB, especially in individuals with a strong immune system. Most people with LTBI do not develop active disease.
D) Incorrect. LTBI carries a risk of progressing to active TB disease, although the risk is relatively low in many individuals.