What is the protective gear providers wear when they tend to someone with a very contagious disease?

Varies : Contact isolation may include gloves, a gown and a face mask depending on the situation. Some germs are more often passed by the debris from a wound while some are potentially air borne or both. The equipment is meant to match the need.If a very contagious illness is present, the patient may be placed in a special laminar flow room to limit air born germ exposure.