This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Number of (+) for tubercle bacilli if count in AFB sample is > 10 per oil immersion fields ? 
Select and explain. 
A. +, B. ++, C. +++, D. Scanty
C: +++
Answer: C: +++ 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., +++ o The number of bacilli seen in a smear reflects disease severity and patient infectivity. o Therefore, it is impoant to record the number of bacilli seen in each smear.