What are the transmission routes of tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis is a kind of respiratory disease. Many people in our life have suffered from this kind of disease, which is contagious. What are the routes of transmission? Now let's introduce its transmission route.

What are the transmission routes of tuberculosis

First: tuberculosis can be transmitted through the saliva of patients. Usually, we should try to wear masks when we come into contact with patients. Otherwise, when the saliva of patients enters our mouth or nose, it can cause us to be infected with tuberculosis. Therefore, we should pay attention when we come into contact with patients.

The second thing we should pay attention to is that we should wash our hands carefully when the patient is eating the sputum.

Third: the clothes and quilts worn by the patients should be changed and washed frequently, and they should be disinfected in the sun. If there are patients in the home, the windows should be opened frequently to keep the air circulation in the home.

matters needing attention

The main routes of transmission of tuberculosis are saliva, food and air. So to avoid sharing tableware with tuberculosis patients, do not eat the food patients eat, to maintain indoor hygiene, often disinfection, and often ventilation.