The document discusses the transmission of tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing that it can occur in various settings, including healthcare environments. It outlines the factors influencing a TB patient's infectiousness, goals of infection control programs, and the three levels of effective TB control. Additionally, it details the purpose of TB airborne infection isolation rooms and guidelines for using respirators and surgical masks.

1. Tuberculosis
M. tuberculosis can be transmitted in virtually any setting.
Clinicians should be aware that transmission has been
documented in healthcare settings where healthcare workers and
patients come in contact with persons with infection.
• Describe the factors that determine the infectiousness of a
tuberculosis (TB) patient;
• Explain the main goals of a TB infection control program;
• Discuss the three levels of an effective TB infection control
program;
• Explain the purpose and the characteristics of a TB airborne
infection isolation room; and
• Describe the circumstances when respirators and surgical
masks should be used.
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