Question

For what diseases do we use droplet precautions?

1) Influenza
2) Pneumonia
3) Tuberculosis
4) COVID-19

Answer 1

Diseases that require droplet precautions include influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COVID-19.

Step-by-step explanation:

For diseases that spread through droplets in the air, we use droplet precautions. Some examples of diseases that require droplet precautions include:

• Influenza: caused by the influenza virus (Types A and B)
• Pneumonia: can be caused by various viruses such as parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, and SARS coronavirus
• Tuberculosis: caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• COVID-19: caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus

These diseases can spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing respiratory droplets into the air. Inhalation of these droplets can lead to infection.