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Pulmonary tuberculosis in a homeless person
American Journal of Infection Control
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) transmission is high in homeless shelters due to crowding and poor treatment adherence. Prevention requires rapid identification, treatment of active and latent TB, and improved ventilation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations, including the homeless.
- Individuals with compromised cellular immunity, particularly those with HIV infection, face severe TB disease risks.
- Inhalation of droplet nuclei is the primary mode of TB transmission.