Second tuberculosis report involving Pitt County student, investigation underway
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Key Points:
- A second tuberculosis case has been identified in Pitt County, involving a student at D.H. Conley High School, prompting an ongoing investigation.
- Pitt County Health Director Wes Gray announced that letters will be sent to Conley students requiring testing, with free tests and treatment provided for those exposed or testing positive.
- The first case this season was reported on December 8, involving a student at Farmville Middle School.
- Tuberculosis is a respiratory disease that spreads similarly to a cold or flu but is less contagious and curable.
- Residents seeking more information are encouraged to contact the Pitt County Health Department at 252-902-2500.
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