MICHIGAN: TB Case Confirmed in Utica Schools; Students, Staff to Be Tested

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MICHIGAN: TB Case Confirmed in Utica Schools; Students, Staff to Be Tested

Detroit News (12.09.08) - Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Charles E. Ramirez

Macomb County Health Department officials are working with the local school district to identify and test students and staff whose contact with a TB-infected student may put them at risk of the disease. The officials confirmed on Tuesday that the Utica High School student has an active case of TB. In addition, the student attends classes at Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, which is also in the Utica district. Dr. Kevin Lokar, the Health Department's medical director, said the risk to students and staff at both schools is believed to be low. Macomb County generally sees up to 20 TB cases a year, Lokar said.
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