Author Question: Which statement about tuberculosis (TB) is true? a. Meningitis is the leading cause of death from ... (Read 89 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement about tuberculosis (TB) is true?

a. Meningitis is the leading cause of death from tuberculosis.
b. Chemotherapy, if made widely available, could eradicate the disease.
c. Many TB cases are associated with HIV.
d. The TB bacillus is difficult to isolate.

Question 2

Population health is an approach and perspective that focuses on

a. Control of the spread of the HIV virus worldwide
b. The broad range of factors and conditions that influence health
c. Community-based care for all citizens
d. Prevention and diagnosis of disease worldwide

smrerig · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The rise in HIV has lead to an increase in TB because the disease depresses the immune system. Chemotherapy is not always effective, especially in the new drug-resistant strains.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Population health is a holistic approach that considers the total health system.