Precautions for tuberculosis

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    What are all of the isolation precautions for suspected TB and confirmed TB? Also, I am curious if you have seen any cases in your practice and if proper precautions were taken. Thanks!

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    Precautions for TB include wearing a mask and keeping the patient's door closed, even if TB is just suspected.
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    Negative pressure room as well.
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    staff use n-95 fit tested respirator masks and the pt. is placed in a negative pressure room as tb requires airborne precautions.


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