Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Raleigh High School, Health Officials Investigating
RALEIGH, N.C. — State health officials have confirmed a case of tuberculosis (TB) at a Raleigh high school, sparking an investigation to identify potential exposures among students and staff.
Case Confirmed at Leesville High School
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Division of Public Health announced Friday that a person with an active case of TB was present at Leesville High School last week.
Officials are working closely with Wake County Public Schools to identify individuals who may have had close contact with the infected person.
How TB Spreads
Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also damage the brain, kidneys, and spine.
It spreads through the air when someone with active TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings, allowing nearby individuals to inhale the bacteria.
Health officials emphasized that TB is not spread by shaking hands, kissing, sharing food or utensils, clothing, or furniture.
Health Department Response
Wake County health officials said they are conducting contact tracing and will provide testing and follow-up care for anyone potentially exposed.
The NCDHHS website offers additional guidance for families concerned about TB symptoms and prevention resources.
The confirmed case has raised awareness about communicable diseases in school settings and highlights the importance of quick public health responses.
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