Particulate respirators, within the framework
of a respiratory protection programme, are
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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