CA: Bullard High student found infected with tuberculosis (Fresno Co.)

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Source: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/...106732672.html

October 7, 2016 12:23 PM
Bullard High student found infected with tuberculosis
By Mackenzie Mays

The Fresno Unified school district is working to identify students who may have been exposed to tuberculosis after a Bullard High student was diagnosed with the disease...

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Source: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/...110720452.html

October 26, 2016 6:28 PM
Four Bullard High students had positive TB tests, but none have symptoms
By Barbara Anderson

Fresno County health officials said four Bullard High School students, who were among more than 100 screened for tuberculosis earlier this month, have tested positive for the disease.

The health department ordered testing of 182 students on Oct. 11 who were possibly exposed to a student who had been diagnosed on Sept. 29 with active TB that can be spread through coughing.

The four students who had positive tests have returned to classes. They were examined and did not show symptoms of tuberculosis, said Dr. Ken Bird, health officer for Fresno County. ?That?s a good indication they do not have the disease,? he said...