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The impact of tuberculosis in Colombia and in the world is important. Although WHO strategies to control it can cure almost all cases, drug resistance and the risk of transmission, especially to health care workers charge a hefty price. Tuberculosis represents an important occupational risk, with higher incidence amongst health care workers compared with general population, mainly in
developing countries.
The staff is crucial in the fight against tuberculosis and must be protected. Risk factors include the frequency of tuberculosis patients treated, the role and workplace of health workers, delayed diagnosis, presence of patients with multiresistant tuberculosis strains, inadequate ventilation, lack of adequate protection against aerosol and personal with altered immunological status or malnutrition.
The key points for control and prevention of tuberculosis transmission in hospitals, are earl cases identification, environmental protection measures and an effective program for control of health personnel. Tuberculosis prevention
guidelines recommend patient isolation in ventilated rooms with negative pressure and use of respiratory protection for all health workers in patient contact.
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