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1

True regarding the presentation of primary tuberculosis is

AB/L pleural effusion with negative Tuberculin test

BU/L hilar lymphadenopathy

CSustained chronic pyrexia

DB/L pleural effusion with positive tuberculin test

2

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

ATotal duration 24-27 months

BIntensive phase 6-9 months

CContinuation phase - 2 drugs

DIntensive phase - 6 drugs

3

From January 1st, 2007, to June 30th, 2007, 22 new cases of tuberculosis were reported per 165,000 population. However, during this period, 120 suspected cases of TB were registered. What is the incidence rate?

A90 Per 1,000,000 population

B75 Per 1,000,000 population

C270 Per 1,000,000 population

D133 Per 1,000,000 population

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