Denver Health is conducting an investigation into a tuberculosis exposure at George Washington High School in Denver. There is no ongoing risk for TB exposure, officials said in a release Tuesday.
DENVER — The Tuberculosis Clinic at The Public Health Institute at Denver Health is conducting an investigation into a tuberculosis exposure at George Washington High School in Denver.
Denver Health said those who may have been exposed to the disease have already been contacted and will be tested. According to Denver Health, most people who are exposed to TB do not get infected. People who are infected cannot pass on the disease unless they are sick, officials said.Those experiencing chronic symptoms who think they may have been exposed to tuberculosis should contact their primary care provider or the Tuberculosis Clinic. Students experiencing symptoms can visit Denver Health's health center within George Washington High School.
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