Airborne Precautions are specifically required for which of the following diseases?

Airborne Precautions are specifically required for diseases that can be transmitted through the air via respiratory droplets that remain infectious over long distances or periods. Chickenpox (varicella) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is highly contagious and can be spread through respiratory droplets or airborne transmission from an infected person. Therefore, when caring for patients with chickenpox, healthcare providers must adhere to Airborne Precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, especially in healthcare settings.

In contrast, meningitis can be caused by various pathogens, some of which require droplet precautions rather than airborne precautions, depending on the causative agent. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections are spread through direct contact rather than airborne transmission, and HIV is primarily transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, not through the air. Thus, the specific airborne nature of chickenpox sets it apart as necessitating these particular precautions.