A patient has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). What does the student know about this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A)Foreign-born people have the highest rate in the United States.
B)TB is rapidly becoming resistant to many different antibiotics.
C)It is transmitted through contact with patient secretions.
D)A positive skin test is the only reliable way to diagnose TB.
E)Treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics.

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TB is a common worldwide health problem, but in the United States, most cases of TB are seen in foreign-born individuals. TB is rapidly developing multi-drug resistance. It is transmitted through inhaling infectious droplets. A positive skin test demonstrates exposure to TB, not specifically active disease; a chest x-ray is needed for confirmation. Treatment does consist of a multiple antibiotic regime.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB)