Importance of ventilation and occupancy to Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission rates in congregate settings

Importance of ventilation and occupancy to Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission rates in congregate settings

Abstract Background Ventilation rates are a key determinant of the transmission rate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other airborne infections. Targeting infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions at locations where ventilation rates are low and occupancy high could be a highly effective...

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Main Authors: A. K. Deol, N. Shaikh, K. Middelkoop, M. Mohlamonyane, R. G. White, N. McCreesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Airborne transmission
Ventilation
Infection control
South Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14133-5

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