Tuberculosis and infection control: a review of the evidence
British Journal of Infection Control(2006)
Abstract
xposure to patients with infectious tuberculosis is a well-recognised hazard of health care and although the risks associated with this hazard cannot be com- pletely eliminated, they can be controlled and minimised. Risk reduction strategies rely upon a hierarchy of control measures to prevent the nosocomial transmission of tuber- culosis in healthcare settings. In this article, the authors discuss the background to these strategies and review the evidence that underpins clinically effective administrative and engineering controls and personal respiratory protec- tion. The authors conclude with recommendations and guide readers to further sources of reliable information. Abstract E
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Key words
risk reduction,infection control,health care,evidence based practice
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