Which condition requires application of transmission-based precautions in addition to standard precautions in a dental setting?
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Correct answer: Active airborne infection such as tuberculosis or measles
Transmission-based precautions (e.g., enhanced PPE, isolation, ventilation) are needed when dealing with patients who have infections spread by airborne or droplet transmission, beyond what standard precautions offer.
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