Tuberculosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 34-year-old male with a past medical medical history of HIV, type I diabetes mellitus, and polysubstance abuse presents to the emergency department with worsening cough and night-sweats. He has been unable to sleep at night due to the cough. The patient has occasionally noticed blood in his sputum. He is currently undomiciled, drinks several beers daily, and smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. The patient’s temperature is 37.2°C (99.0°F), pulse is 94/min, respirations are 16/min, blood pressure is 136/74 mmHg, and O2 saturation is 94% on room air. A screening PPD test is positive. Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for the development of this patient's disease process?  

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