Tuberculosis may be transmitted by which method?

Tuberculosis may be transmitted by which method?

• A. By coughing
• B. By wearing gloves
• C. Through a protective mask
• D. By dancing

Answer: (A)

Tuberculosis spreads mainly through the air when an infected person with active TB coughs, releasing tiny droplet nuclei that contain the bacteria. People who inhale those particles can become infected, especially in poorly ventilated spaces, which is why coughing is the primary transmission route. Gloves don’t transmit TB—they’re a barrier for contact precautions and don’t affect airborne spread. A mask is a protective measure to reduce exposure, not a way the disease is spread. Dancing has no relevance to TB transmission.

Tuberculosis spreads mainly through the air when an infected person with active TB coughs, releasing tiny droplet nuclei that contain the bacteria. People who inhale those particles can become infected, especially in poorly ventilated spaces, which is why coughing is the primary transmission route. Gloves don’t transmit TB—they’re a barrier for contact precautions and don’t affect airborne spread. A mask is a protective measure to reduce exposure, not a way the disease is spread. Dancing has no relevance to TB transmission.