Prevention of TB

Several points should be kept in mind regarding prevention of TB (Tuberculosis) disease. The prevention of spreading the disease from infected to healthy individual is of utmost importance. The following points may be noted in order to achieve this gaol: -

#Early detection of TB, prompt isolation and immediate treatment of the patient.
#Educating health care workers/close members of the patient about TB
#Screening health care workers/close members of the patient for TB
#Implementing effective work practices including wearing proper respiratory protection
#Preventing the spread of infectious droplets into the air by using appropriate exhaust #ventilation
#Controlling the direction of air flow to prevent air contamination adjacent to the infectious source
#Diluting the air through general ventilation
#Cleaning the air through air filtration