Tuberculosis: infection control in hospital and at home.
This article examines infection control issues relating to tuberculosis (TB) in acute and community settings. Background information on TB is discussed briefly along with key challenges to global and national control. A programme to prevent infection composed of specific hierarchical levels is outlined, using national and international guidance, and suggestions are made for infection control in the community. The article will be useful for nurses involved in the care of patients with confirmed or suspected TB.
Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth. miles.jarvis@rbch.nhs.uk
Miles
M
Jarvis
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D014943:Global Health; D006291:Health Policy; D006699:Home Care Services; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018088:Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / Q000517:prevention & control; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014944:World Health Organization