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Source: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/16/tb-outbreak-confirmed-at-school-in-devon
TB outbreak confirmed at school in Devon
Almost 200 people tested positive, many of whom are receiving treatment for latent infection, with situation now under control
Nearly 200 people have tested positive for a tuberculosis infection following an outbreak at a school in Devon.
Public Health England, which released the results on Wednesday of screening that took place over the summer term at Teign school, an 11-18 academy in Kingsteignton near Newton Abbot, said the majority of transmissions occurred during the 2013/14 school year...
TB outbreak confirmed at school in Devon
Almost 200 people tested positive, many of whom are receiving treatment for latent infection, with situation now under control
Nearly 200 people have tested positive for a tuberculosis infection following an outbreak at a school in Devon.
Public Health England, which released the results on Wednesday of screening that took place over the summer term at Teign school, an 11-18 academy in Kingsteignton near Newton Abbot, said the majority of transmissions occurred during the 2013/14 school year...