Which of the following statements regarding TB is correct?

A) A surgical mask should be worn when caring for any patient with TB.
B) N95 respirators do not provide protection against TB as once thought.
C) The number of patients with TB has been declining over the last 5 years.
D) It is one of the most common diseases contracted by breathing in germs.


Answer: D) It is one of the most common diseases contracted by breathing in germs.

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