tuberculosis

what is the only natural reservoir for TB

humans

this immunoassay measures ion-gamma secreted by sensitized T cells in the blood, it is highly specific and sensitive but does not predict disease state

quantiferon gold

what can a quantiferon gold test discriminate that a skin test cant

tb infection and BCG vaccination

what does radiography of tb infection look like with the chest

lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltrates, pleural effusions

what does BCG vaccination prevent in children

disseminated disease

what kind of gram and shape is tb

gram positive bacilli

how can you stain for TB

acid fast