Primary infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the mouth is common and present as an ulcer commonly found on the tongue.

a. True

b. False

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Valentina Dean

Biology

13 April, 01:30

Primary infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the mouth is common and present as an ulcer commonly found on the tongue.

a. True

b. False

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Christine Morrison · Answer 1

The correct option is: b. False

Explanation:

Tuberculosis is an airborne highly contagious bacterial disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterial infection can affect any part of the human body but mostly affects the lungs.

Some of the common symptoms of this infection are fever, fatique, blood-containing mucus, night sweats, loss of appetite and weight loss.

Primary infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the mouth is common and present as an ulcer commonly found on the tongue.a. Trueb. False

Primary infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the mouth is common and present as an ulcer commonly found on the tongue.

a. True

b. False