Airborne Precautions (CAPR)
Acid fast bacillus
Latent disease believed to affect >20% of world population.
Prevalence higher in developing nations and mimics HIV/AIDS distribution.
Pulmonary:
Extrapulmonary:
Infectious Diseases consultation required.
Airborne precautions for pulmonary disease.
Caseating granulomas on pathology.
MDR includes rifampin and isoniazid resistance.