Abstract
Quarantine and isolation are public health measures used for centuries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Quarantine is separation of persons who have been exposed to an infection but asymptomatic, while isolation is separation of infected patients. Voluntary quarantine is preferred, but if necessary, it can be mandatory. These implementations can lead to restrictions on individual liberties, leading to ethical and legal problems. Isolation and quarantine enforcement are regulated by laws. Those who do not follow the quarantine rules could be punished. Isolation and quarantine practices in our country are described in General Hygiene Law. In this study the importance of quarantine, when and how it is applied, and its ethical and especially legal dimension are discussed.
Highlights
Quarantine and isolation are public health measures used for centuries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
While quarantine is applied to asymptomatic patients, isolation is applied to symptomatic patients
According to the federal law in United States (US), quarantine and isolation can be applied for some infectious diseases including cholera, plague, smallpox, diphtheria, yellow fever, viral hemorrhagic fevers, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and pandemic flu for the benefit of society
Summary
Quarantine and isolation are public health measures used for centuries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Quarantine is one of the most effective public health measures for controlling outbreaks.
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