Health officials confirm tuberculosis exposure at Justin Garza High School

12 articles · Updated · KFSN-TV · Apr 29

One active tuberculosis case has been identified at the Fresno County school, with 22 of 169 exposed individuals testing positive but showing no symptoms.
Officials clarify that there are no contagious cases on campus and are conducting contact tracing and testing with school cooperation.
Staff and students are urged to stay home if unwell, as tuberculosis can be active or latent and typically affects the lungs.

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