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Preventing the Spread of Tuberculosis in Healthcare Settings
Mark I Grijalva1, Jerry M Zuckerman2
1Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.
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This article outlines key strategies for preventing tuberculosis (TB) transmission in health care settings. It emphasizes a layered approach, including administrative controls like early detection and patient isolation, environmental measures such as proper ventilation and negative pressure rooms, and personal protective equipment like N95 respirators. Proper staff training, regular maintenance, and adherence to guidelines are crucial for effective infection control. The article highlights the importance of a comprehensive TB control plan to protect patients and health care personnel, reduce nosocomial infections, and ensure safety through early diagnosis, environmental management, and proper use of respiratory protection.
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