Question

Tuberculosis of the lungs makes us ill over the years resulting in weight loss and continuous tiredness. Hence, tuberculosis is a _______.

• A. Chronic disease
• B. Acute disease
• C. Simple disease
• D. Dietary disease

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Chronic disease

A chronic condition is when a disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects deteriorates the human health. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. Hence, tuberculosis is a chronic disease.