An employee of an Indiana hospital who tested positive for tuberculosis has resulted in Clark Memorial Health notifying hundreds of other people about possible exposure.
Clark Memorial Health in Jeffersonville, Indiana, reported that a staff member recently tested positive for tuberculosis."We are working closely with the Indiana Department of Health and the Clark County Health Department and are following the appropriate
protocols, which includes conducting contact tracing to identify and test individuals who may have been potentially exposed," Clark Memorial Health said."Due to privacy laws, we are unable to provide additional information at this time." THESE ADULT VACCINES COULD REDUCE SENIORS’ RISK OF ALZHEIMER’S, STUDY FINDSA doctor looks at X-rays from a tuberculosis patient. Around 500 people possibly were exposed in Indiana, officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes tuberculosis as a"disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air." "TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine," it says."A person with TB can die if they do not get treatment." include feelings of sickness or weakness, weight loss, night sweats, coughing, chest pain and coughing up blood.
Clark Memorial Health also said it wants to"reassure our community that it is safe to come to the hospital should you or your family need care." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Our providers and clinical teams are well-trained and prepared to manage all kinds of infectious diseases, including TB, and our stringent infection control protocols remain in place," it added. Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap.
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