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silicosis
bingousmle - 05-21-10 14:50
Which one of the following is true about silicosis?
a. Mesothelioma is a complication of silicosis
b. It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers
c. An increased risk exists of developing tuberculosis in patients with silicosis
d. Silicosis generally presents as a pneumothorax on chest x-ray
e. Patients with silicosis should not receive any antituberculous therapy
bingousmle - 05-21-10 14:50
Which one of the following is true about silicosis?
a. Mesothelioma is a complication of silicosis
b. It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers
c. An increased risk exists of developing tuberculosis in patients with silicosis
d. Silicosis generally presents as a pneumothorax on chest x-ray
e. Patients with silicosis should not receive any antituberculous therapy
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: silicosis babbu5508 - 05-22-10 02:52 My answer is: c.
Which one of the following is true about silicosisc. An increased risk exists of developing tuberculosis in patients with silicosis
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Re: silicosis manish28 - 05-22-10 05:23 My answer is: e.
because of silicosis antitubercular drugs increas the rate of infection
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Re: silicosis mtniharika - 05-23-10 03:45 My answer is: c.
Which one of the following is true about silicosis?
An increased risk exists of developing tuberculosis in patients with silicosi
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