Health department tracking possible tuberculosis exposures tied to Tri-State school
WKRC • • health
Key Points:
- Northern Kentucky health officials are investigating potential tuberculosis exposure linked to a confirmed case at Lloyd Memorial High School.
- The Northern Kentucky Health Department was notified of the active tuberculosis case by a physician and has informed parents via letter.
- The risk of ongoing exposure is reduced now that school is out for summer, but identifying contacts has become more difficult.
- Tuberculosis is an airborne bacterial disease that can be life-threatening if untreated, though not all infected individuals develop symptoms.
- A health department hotline has been set up for questions or concerns at 859-363-2120.