RESPIRATORY
FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASE
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Question
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TB is an infectious lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. What kind of isolation should this patient be on?
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Contact
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Standard
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Airborne
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Persons who have or are suspected of having infectious TB disease should be placed in an area away from other patients, preferably in an airborne infection isolation (AII) room.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted in airborne particles called droplet nuclei that are expelled when persons with pulmonary or laryngeal TB cough, sneeze, shout, or sing. The tiny infectious particles can be carried by air currents throughout a room or building.
Detailed explanation-3: -Note: Home isolation is recommended for the initial three to five days of appropriate four-drug TB treatment.
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