The Journal of hospital infection
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Tuberculosis infection control in hospitals has received renewed interest after decades of low prominence following the occurrence of multiply drug-resistant strains in populations of patients with immune systems affected by HIV. This paper examines the history of tuberculosis infection control in hospitals and how recent outbreaks have influenced contemporary measures. ⋯ Procedures which may generate infectious aerosols should be carried out in similarly ventilated rooms. The quality assurance in such infection control is through the administrative systems put in place, staff training and the engineering controls of isolation room ventilation.