Health officials are investigating tuberculosis exposure at George Washington High School in Denver.
The Public Health Institute at Denver Health is working closely with Denver’s Department of Public Health and Environment and Denver Public Schools on the investigation, according to a Denver Health news release.
“Those who may have been exposed have already been contacted and will be tested,” the release said. “All students, staff, and parents have been informed of the matter. Currently, there is no ongoing risk for TB exposure at the school. It is safe for students and staff to attend school and participate in activities as usual.”
So far, health officials have identified one patient, who had symptoms over the past two weeks, and who recently tested positive.
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