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Wilson is a 36-year-old migrant worker. He was admitted to the Hospital with a cough, unintended weight loss, and night sweats. He is staying with 6 friends in a one bedroom apartment near the strawberry field where he works. The ED physician suspects Tuberculosis (TB).
Wilson is a 36-year-old migrant worker. He was admitted to the Hospital with a cough, unintended weight loss, and night sweats. He is staying with 6 friends in a one bedroom apartment near the strawberry field where he works. The ED physician suspects Tuberculosis (TB).
Answer to Question No.1
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria spread from one person to another through the air via coughs or sneezes.
The TB bacteria in the body can be detected by the following diagnostic tests:
Answer to Question No.2:
Isolation precautions help in lowering and preventing the spread of infections. Tuberculosis is an air-borne disease. Such patients should be isolated and in separate negative pressure rooms.