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Light's criteria
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pleural protein/serum protein > 0.5, pleural LDH/serum LDH > 0.6, pleural LDH > 200, or pleural LDH > 2/3 upper limit of normal serum LDH.
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There are multiple hypodense lesions (circles) within the right lobe of the liver that likely correlate with the abnormality seen on ultrasound.
What is the most likely etiology of these hypodense lesions? |
Abscess
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How much does AIDS increase the risk of developing active TB (compared with a non-HIV/AIDS-infected person)?
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20-40 x
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How often does TB involve the liver?
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< 1% of cases
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In a patient with suspected hepatic TB, which are the most sensitive and specific diagnostic battery of tests?
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), AFB smear, and histopathology findings of granulomas
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You have just diagnosed a patient with hepatic TB using the above-mentioned diagnostic battery of tests. Which of the following is the optimal treatment regimen?
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Quadruple therapy with isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for 1 year
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What is a nucleotide composed of?
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base + ribose + phosphate linked with 3'-5' phosphodiesterase bond
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