Airborne Precautions (N95)
Acid fast bacillus.
Latent disease is believed to affect >20% of world population.
Prevalence is higher in developing nations and mimics HIV/AIDS distribution. The greatest risk factor for progression of latent infection to active TB is HIV infection.
Pulmonary:
Extrapulmonary:
Airborne precautions for pulmonary disease.
Caseating granulomas on pathology.
MDR includes rifampin and isoniazid resistance.