Tuberculosis Control — MCQs

A patient presented with cough and evening rise of temperature since one month. Which among the following is the definitive diagnostic test for tuberculosis?

According to DOTS-PLUS guidelines 2013, which of the following statements about the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB is incorrect?

Basanti, a 29-year-old female from Bihar, presents with drug-sensitive tuberculosis. She delivers a baby. All of the following are indicated except:

XDR means extensive drug resistance to

Which of the following statements about the DOTS treatment for tuberculosis is correct?

A patient with cough was sputum AFB negative but chest X-ray was suggestive of TB. What should be the next step according to RNTCP?

Under NTEP, what is the honorarium given to a DOTS provider after the completion of treatment?

Regarding BCG vaccine, which of the following is untrue?

The online software used to monitor TB control program under RNTCP is:

Epidemic marker of TB?