PIAC Case Series

Case 10 - Harber 15 Years Old

Harbert is a 15 y/o Nigerian male with weight loss and cough. Pulmonary TB is suspected.

Questions:

1) What isolation precautions are indicated?

• What does airborne isolation for TB entail? Why is this different than airborne isolation for varicella/diss zoster?

2) Do HCW or family members need PPD testing?

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