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British Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 7, No. 2, 18-23 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/14690446060070020601

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Tuberculosis and infection control: a review of the evidence

ET Curran

Lead Nurse for Infection Control, North Glasgow University Hospitals Division, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Bacteriology Department, Glasgow G4 0SF and Honorary Lecturer, Glasgow University, Glasgow G12 8LW

PN Hoffman

Clinical Scientist, Laboratory of Healthcare-associated Infection, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ

RJ Pratt

Professor of Nursing, Director, Richard Wells Research Centre, Thames Valley University London, 32-38 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2BS

xposure to patients with infectious tuberculosis is a well-recognised hazard of health care and although the risks associated with this hazard cannot be completely eliminated, they can be controlled and minimised. Risk reduction strategies rely upon a hierarchy of control measures to prevent the nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis 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 protection. The authors conclude with recommendations and guide readers to further sources of reliable information.

Key Words: Tuberculosis • Mycobacterium tuberculosis • evidence-based practice • infection control • personal respiratory protection • isolation • filtering half-mask respirators • guidelines


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