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health2 years ago

Tuberculosis Outbreak at Olathe Northwest High School: Latest Updates

Six individuals at Olathe Northwest High School in Johnson County, Kansas, have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) infection. Health officials have contacted those with positive results and sent letters to those with negative tests. The individuals with positive results will be offered chest X-rays and antibiotic treatment to prevent the development of active TB disease. The treatment can take three to nine months to complete. The infected individuals are asymptomatic, and health officials will continue to follow up with them.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City News|
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health2 years ago

"Tuberculosis Outbreak Strikes Olathe High School, Multiple Students Infected"

Four new cases of tuberculosis have been linked to Olathe Northwest High School in Johnson County, Kansas. The health department has been offering testing for the school community, with over 270 people tested so far, and four individuals testing positive. These individuals are asymptomatic and have been referred for follow-up evaluations. The student who initially tested positive for active tuberculosis is complying with isolation precautions and receiving medication. The school will conduct a second round of testing, and further information will be released by the health department.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
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health2 years ago

Tuberculosis outbreak at Olathe high school continues with 4 new cases

Four more individuals have tested positive for tuberculosis at Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas, following an initial positive case earlier this month. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has not disclosed whether the new cases are students or staff. Health officials have identified 425 close contacts of the first active case, but only 273 have been tested so far. Tuberculosis can exist in a latent form for years, and testing will continue at the school in mid-November.

via KCUR|
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health2 years ago

Mass Tuberculosis Testing at Olathe Northwest High School

A tuberculosis testing clinic is being set up at Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas after a student was found to be infectious with TB since last spring. At least 425 people, including staff and students, will be tested for the disease. The clinic is expected to take a couple of weeks to process the results. TB is spread through close contact and cannot be transmitted through surfaces or casual interactions. Treatment for active cases can take 4-9 months of antibiotics.

via KAKE|
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health2 years ago

Mass Tuberculosis Testing at Olathe Northwest High School

The Johnson County Department of Health is operating a tuberculosis (TB) testing clinic at Olathe Northwest High School in response to a recent exposure. At least 425 people, including students and staff, need to be tested due to potential exposure. TB is spread through the air by coughing, sneezing, and close contact with an infected person. The clinic will conduct blood tests to determine if individuals have TB, and those who test positive will receive appropriate treatment. Activities and classes continue as usual, but testing is necessary to prevent further transmission of the disease.

via KCTV 5|
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health2 years ago

Tuberculosis Detected in Olathe Student

A case of active tuberculosis has been identified in a student at Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas. The student is complying with isolation precautions and receiving medication. Tuberculosis is spread through close contact and is not easily transmitted through surfaces or objects. Health officials are identifying and treating individuals who have been in contact with the student, and testing clinics will be held for those identified as contacts. Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable with antibiotics for 6-9 months.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
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health2 years ago

"Tuberculosis Outbreak at Olathe Northwest High School: Student Under Treatment"

Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas has informed parents and students about an active tuberculosis case at the school. The affected student is receiving treatment and isolating, while the health department is identifying close contacts for monitoring and potential medication. Testing clinics will be held at the school for those who have been in contact with the student. Tuberculosis is spread through the air and symptoms include a persistent cough, weight loss, night sweats, and coughing up blood.

via KCTV 5|
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