HOW DOES TUBERCULOSIS SPREAD?

HOW DOES TUBERCULOSIS SPREAD?

1. AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION: Inhalation of droplets containing TB bacteria when an infected person:

- Coughs

- Sneezes

- Talks

- Laughs

2. CLOSE CONTACT: Prolonged proximity to an infected person, such as:

- Family members

- Healthcare workers

- Roommates

3. CONTAMINATED SURFACES: Rarely, TB can spread through:

- Touching contaminated surfaces

- Sharing food/drinks

4. HIGH-RISK SETTINGS:

- Healthcare facilities

- Prisons

- Homeless shelters

- Crowded public areas