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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
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Environmental Control Strategies
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Ventilation can be used to attain dilution and exchange of air in a specific area and to control the direction of airflow in a room or facility.
Good ventilation can decrease the concentration of aerosolized droplet nuclei and the possibility of infection in health personnel and patients.
