Question 112 · LEK · Tuberculosis
Indicate the false statement concerning tuberculosis in children:
- A. an adult person in the household is the most frequent source of infection.
- B. children aged < 3 years are at the highest risk of severe tuberculosis.
- C. IGRA tests are not useful in the diagnostics of tuberculosis in children.
- D. bronchoscopy is standard procedure in the diagnostics.
- E. children treated with dialysis due to renal failure are more prone to infection with tuberculosis.
Hint
Consider whether interferon-gamma release assays have a place in pediatric TB diagnostics, especially in older children.
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