Mycobacterium – Section 1

11. Which of the following bacteria is sensitive to pyrazinamide?

A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B. M bovis
C. M fortuitum
D. None of these

Correct Answer: A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

12. The bacteria which cause(s) tuberculosis in man is/are

A. M bovis
B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C. M africanum
D. All of these

Correct Answer: D. All of these

13. Which of the phage types of Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurs most frequently in India?

A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type I

Correct Answer: D. Type I

14. Members of the genus Mycobacterium are

A. gram-positive
B. acid-fast
C. non-motile
D. all of these

Correct Answer: D. all of these

15. A positive Mantoux test indicates an area of induration of

A. 4-9 mm in diameter
B. 1-4 mm in diameter
C. 10 mm or more in diameter
D. None of these

Correct Answer: C. 10 mm or more in diameter

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