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1. What are the medications used for PTB? -Rifampicin, INH(Isoniazid), PZA(Pyrazinamide), Ethambutol and Streptomycin. 2. Why is the drugs given in combination with each other? - to prevent resistance to the drugs. 3. Which drug causes your urine to turn red-orange? - Rifampicin 4. What adverse effect is caused by taking INH (Isoniazid)? - Peripheral Neuritis 5. What is the vitamin given to prevent Peripheral Neuritis? - Vitamin B6. 6. Common symptoms related to PTB? - Night sweats, Blood-tinged sputum, etc... 7. What is the mode of transmission of PTB? - Droplet transmission. 8. What is the causative agent for PTB? - Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 9. What does a positive Mantoux test reveal? - You have been exposed to PTB but it does not necessarily mean you have the disease. 10. What is the definitive test for PTB? - Chest X-Ray. 11. What vaccine causes you to have a false positive Mantoux Test? - BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccine = vaccine for PTB
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