Multiple choice general knowledge

Liquid gold was briefly used in the 16th century to cure tuberculosis?

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Liquid gold (drinking gold preparations or gold compounds) was NOT used to cure tuberculosis in the 16th century or any century. TB treatments historically included rest, fresh air, and later antibiotics like streptomycin in the 1940s. Gold compounds were used for arthritis, not infectious diseases like TB.