Understanding Drug-Resistant TB

What is the primary cause of drug-resistant TB?

a) Adequate treatment with antibiotics b) Poor adherence to TB treatment c) Genetic immunity to TB d) Excessive exercise

Answer:

Drug-resistant Tuberculosis is most often a result of subpar adherence to treatment protocols. Proper adherence to a fully prescribed treatment typically results in curing TB. Genetic immunity or exercise doesn't significantly factor into causing drug-resistant TB (option b).

Drug-resistant TB, or Tuberculosis, largely results from poor adherence to TB treatment. When patients don't complete the full course of treatment, the TB bacteria may survive and become drug-resistant. Drug-resistant TB can also arise from incorrect drugs being prescribed, or poor quality medication. This represents a significant challenge in the field of public health.

Adequate treatment with antibiotics, if followed correctly, usually cures TB. Genetic immunity to TB is not a significant factor in drug resistance, and exercise, excessive or otherwise, has no direct relation to drug-resistant TB.