Respiratory hygiene (including cough etiquette)
in people with presumed or confirmed TB
is recommended to reduce M. tuberculosis
transmission to health workers, persons
attending health care facilities or other persons
in settings with a high risk of transmission.
Guideline Citation
WHO guidelines on tuberculosis infection prevention and control, 2019 update, Geneva: World Health Organization; 2019.
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