Tuberculosis exposure confirmed at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County
ABC30 Fresno • • health
Key Points:
- Health officials confirmed a tuberculosis exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County, with one active case identified on campus.
- It was not specified whether the infected individual is a student or staff member, but no contagious cases are currently present on campus.
- Of the 169 people exposed, 22 have tested positive for tuberculosis but are not showing active symptoms.
- Authorities are conducting contact tracing and testing in collaboration with the school, urging anyone feeling sick to stay home.
- Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs and exists in two forms: active and latent, with symptoms including prolonged cough, coughing up blood, fatigue, and unintentional weight loss.
