Where Can the Pathogen Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Remain Dormant for an Extended

Question

Where can the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis remain dormant for an extended period of time?
A) blood
B) lungs
C) soil
D) intestines

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis can remain dormant for an extended period of time in the lungs of infected individuals, leading to the development of latent tuberculosis. While the pathogen can survive in blood and intestines, it typically does not remain dormant in these locations. The soil is not a typical location for M. tuberculosis to survive or remain dormant.