7
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Patient Infectiousness
Infection Control Strategies
Administrative Controls
Environmental Controls
Personal Respiratory Protection
Summary
Tuberculosis Infection Control
Main Menu
MODULE 0 - Introduction
MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
MODULE 4 - Special Situations
MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control
7.3
Tuberculosis Infection Control Strategies
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These measures prevent aerosolized droplet nuclei containing
M. tuberculosis
from being generated in the facility, and thus reduce exposure of patients and staff to TB.