Which housing condition most directly helps reduce airborne transmission of tuberculosis?
Correct answer: A. Adequate ventilation with reduced overcrowding
- A. Adequate ventilation with reduced overcrowding
- B. Thick carpets placed throughout the sleeping area
- C. Closed windows and heavy curtains during the daytime
- D. Shared sleeping rooms with tightly packed beds
Explanation
Ventilation dilutes and removes infectious airborne particles, while reducing overcrowding decreases close exposure. Carpets do not prevent airborne transmission, and closed, crowded rooms increase the risk of spread.
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