| TB | tuberculosis |
| HCW | healthcare workers |
| LTBI | latent tuberculosis infection |
| TST | tuberculin skin test |
| IGRA | interferon-gamma release assay |
| HEPA | high-efficiency particulate air |
| UVGI | Ultra-Violet Germicidal Irradiation |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| BCG | Baccillus Calmette-Guerin |
| QFT | QuantiFERON-TB Gold |
| CAD | computer-aided detection |
| AI | artificial intelligence |
| WGS | whole-genome sequencing |
| DOT | Directly Observed Therapy |
| VOT | Video-Observed Therapy |
| SAT | self-administered therapy |
| XDR-TB | Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis |
| TPT | targeted tuberculosis preventive therapy |