The parents of a 3 year old from India state that the child has been losing weight and coughing for a year. Additionally, the child's grandmother was diagnosed with TB
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding this situation? 1. Tubercules are more prevalent in children than adults, and all family members should be tested for TB.
2. Prevalence is high in developing countries, and only 20 percent of complete treatment because the length, intensity, and cost of treatment.
3. A blood culture is the definitive diagnosis for TB after a negative skin test.
4. Diagnosing TB in children is difficult because it varies with the changes in the seasons, and the symptoms can be vague.
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1. TB is more prevalent in adults than children.
2. Prevalence is high in developing countries, and only 20 percent of complete treatment because the length, intensity, and cost of treatment.
3. The Mantoux test gives an indication as to whether TB is present in the person's body.
4. TB presents the same no matter the season in both children and adults.
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