Cracking the diagnostic/test puzzle: Series 2 (TB)

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Cracking the diagnostic/test puzzle: Series 2 (TB)

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A 28-year-old individual presents with a chronic cough, unintentional weight loss, and night sweats. Chest X-ray reveals infiltrates in the lower lung fields. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for TB in this patient?

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A healthcare worker has been exposed to a patient with confirmed active TB. What is the recommended test to assess for latent TB infection in this individual?

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on the detection of TB, introducing three new classes of technologies. Which of the following is recommended for the initial detection of TB and resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid?

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A 45-year-old individual with a history of positive tuberculin skin test (TST) presents with recent onset cough and hemoptysis. What test is most useful for confirming the diagnosis of active tuberculosis in this patient?

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A 30-year-old pregnant woman presents with a cough and low-grade fever. She is concerned about the potential impact of tuberculosis on her unborn child. What is the preferred initial imaging modality for evaluating tuberculosis in pregnancy?

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