A patient has been found to have tuberculosis (TB) in several organs of the body. What term is used to describe this situation?
A) Primary TB
B) Postprimary TB
C) Disseminated TB
D) Multiorgan TB

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Disseminated TB, also known as miliary TB, occurs when the infection spreads from the initial site to other parts of the body, affecting multiple organs. This is distinct from primary TB, which refers to the initial infection, or postprimary TB, which is a reactivation of the disease. "Multiorgan TB" is not a standard term used in medical literature for this condition.

A Patient Has Been Found to Have Tuberculosis (TB) in Several