TB Infection Control

According to the World Health Organization (2009), "Isolation precaution is an important strategy in the practice of infection control. [...] Although there is no single study showing the effectiveness of isolation, there are many reports documenting the efficacy of the various components of isolation, including use of private rooms." In this discussion, GHDonline members and moderators exchange knowledge on designing isolation rooms that maximize ventilation for patients with drug-resistant TB in areas with limited resources.
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