Relative risk of developing TB in patients already infected with TB bacillus is highest in:: (A) Diabetes, (B) Recent infection, (C) Post transplantation, (D) Malnutrition
Answer is C. Condition Relative risk of developing TB (in decreasing order) Post transplantation 20-70 HIV 30 Silicosis 30 Recent infection 12 Diabetes 3-4 Malnutrition 2-3