Tuberculosis Isolation Category

 

Tuberculosis Isolation Category

1. Patients with AFB positive sputum or chest x-ray suggesting open pulmonary tuberculosis should be cared for in the isolation ward. Patients should wear masks when being moved within the hospital .
2. Masks are indicated when the patient is coughing and does not reliably cover the mouth.
3. Gowns are indicated only if gross contamination of clothing is likely.
4. Gloves are not indicated.
5. Hands must be washed after touching the patient or potentially contaminated articles
6. Articles, must be discarded, cleaned, or sent for decontamination and reprocessing.