Question

Why should we not stand in close proximity with tuberculosis infected person?

Answer 1

Tuberculosis:

1. Tuberculosis is an air-borne disease.
2. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and get releases into the air through the coughing of infected persons.
3. These bacterium can be inhaled by healthy person in close proximity and causes infection.
4. At distance the vitality of the bacterium decreases.
5. Hence, we should avoid standing close to tuberculosis infected people.