One of the greatest health concerns is the reoccurrence of tuberculosis (TB). It represents the largest cause of death from a single infectious agent. Which of the following is true?
A) Meningitis is the leading cause of death from tuberculosis.
B) Chemotherapy, if made widely available, could eradicate the disease.
C) Many TB cases are associated with HIV.
D) The TB bacillus is difficult to isolate.

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Many cases of TB are associated with HIV, as people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to contracting the disease. A and D are incorrect as meningitis is not the leading cause of death from TB and while TB can be difficult to diagnose, it is not necessarily difficult to isolate. B is incorrect as while chemotherapy is a key part of treating TB, eradicating the disease would require significant efforts in public health initiatives, vaccine development, and other measures.

One of the Greatest Health Concerns Is the Reoccurrence of Tuberculosis