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When a youth has a positive PPD and exhibits no signs and symptoms of TB is it a requirement that the youth be placed in isolation?

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When a youth has a positive PPD and exhibits no signs and symptoms of TB is it a requirement that the youth be placed in isolation?

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No. A youth who has symptoms suggestive of TB disease and has a positive PPD/TST shall immediately receive a medical evaluation and shall be placed in isolation or an Airborne Infection Isolation Room until active TB disease has been ruled out. The licensed nurse must provide the youth and staff a NIOSH approved disposable particulate TB respiratory mask. The nurse shall be responsible for fit testing the youth and staff to assure the proper sizing of the respiratory mask.