MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -TB germs are passed through the air when someone who is sick with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, laughs, sings, or sneezes. Anyone near the sick person with TB disease can breathe TB germs into their lungs. TB germs can live in your body without making you sick. This is called latent TB infection .

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: -TB is known to be transmitted by airborne infectious aerosol in the 1–5 m range which are small enough to remain airborne and disperse on air currents.

Detailed explanation-4: -TB germs are put into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. These germs can stay in the air for several hours, depending on the environment.

Detailed explanation-5: -You cannot get TB germs from: TB is NOT spread through shaking someone’s hand, sharing food, touching bed linens or toilet seats, or sharing toothbrushes.