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Tuberculosis Case Identified in Prince George's County School
One has been diagnosed with the disease at Potomac High School.
It has been confirmed that one person from Potomac High School in Oxon Hill was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) Monday.
The person with the infectious lung disease has not been identified. It is unknown if the individual is a student, teacher, or another member of the PGCPS community.
“To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, Prince George’s County Public School health services staff are working closely with Prince George’s County Health Department staff to conduct contact tracing that identifies those who may have had close contact with the individual,” Spokesperson for Prince George’s County Public Schools Lynn McCawley said in a statement.
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No additional cases of tuberculosis have been reported.
Symptoms of tuberculosis include:
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- Current cough for more than three weeks
- Fever or chills for more than three weeks
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more
Anyone will symptoms of TB should call The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services at 240-777-1794.
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