Pott's disease primary prevention

Pott’s disease can be prevented by controlling the spread of tuberculosis infection. Prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis is essential for the prevention of spinal tuberculosis.

• BCG vaccination is recommended to all infants living in endemic areas of TB or having a high risk of exposure to TB. ^[1]
• Travelers should avoid close contact or prolonged time with known TB patients in crowded, enclosed environments.
• Travelers who anticipate possible prolonged exposure to TB, such as medical staff, individuals in prison, or homeless shelter populations should have a tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) test before leaving the United States. ^[2]
• Confirmed cases of TB during hospitalization should meet the following recommendations:^[3]

• Single-patient room with private bathroom.
• Healthcare workers and visitors should wear disposable respirators (at least N95).
• Doors should be closed as much time as possible.
• Adequate room ventilation or negative pressure should be assessed daily.

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