Which of the following is NOT true about tuberculosis? None of the other four answers (All are true about tuberculosis) The microbe that causes tuberculosis can multiply inside macrophages Caused by Mycobacterium Transmitted mainly by aerosol or other contact with infectious respiratory secretions Infection always remains confined to the lungs; i.e., does not spread to other parts of the body

Which of the following is NOT true about tuberculosis? None of the other four answers (All are true about tuberculosis) The microbe that causes tuberculosis can multiply inside macrophages Caused by Mycobacterium Transmitted mainly by aerosol or other contact with infectious respiratory secretions Infection always remains confined to the lungs; i.e., does not spread to other parts of the body

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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