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12 Infection Control
12 Infection Control
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Administrative Controls
- Isolation
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Treatment
• Profile of TB in community
• Number of infectious TB
patients admitted
Engineering Controls
To prevent spread and reduce concentration of
infectious droplet nuclei
In clinics
• Maximize airflow in outpatient clinics settings by
opening doors and windows, using fans
In hospitals
• Use ventilation systems in TB isolation rooms
Types of ventilation
– natural
– local
– general
Simple Measures Can Be Effective!
Personal Respiratory Protection
Respirators rely on an
airtight seal and have tiny
pores which block droplet respirators
nuclei
• TB “isolation” rooms
• http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/factsheets/respfact.html
Summary: Infection Control for TB