A group of prison inmates developed tuberculosis following exposure to an infected inmate. On examination, tissues were soft and granular like clumped cheese. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A) Coagulative necrosis
B) Liquefactive necrosis
C) Caseous necrosis
D) Autolysis

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The soft, granular appearance of the tissues resembling clumped cheese is indicative of caseous necrosis, which is commonly seen in tuberculosis infections. Coagulative necrosis typically occurs in ischemic tissues, while liquefactive necrosis is seen in bacterial or fungal infections. Autolysis refers to self-digestion of tissues after death and is not relevant in this scenario.

A Group of Prison Inmates Developed Tuberculosis Following Exposure to an Infected