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Tuberculosis outbreak in northern Saskatchewan sees cases with ‘devastating outcomes’
By Jeanelle Mandes Global News
Posted February 11, 2022 6:23 pm
A Saskatchewan pediatrician confirms another tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in a remote northern Saskatchewan community.
Dr. Mahli Brindamour wasn’t able to indicate which northern community is under a current outbreak, but says it’s very concerning as she is part of a TB prevention program for northern communities.
“Over the past year, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of infectious cases compared to previous years,” said Dr. Brindamour.
“That led to increased investigations and finding more and more cases.”
An outbreak was declared this past fall in two northern Indigenous communities, Black Lake and Fond Du Lac, where there were less than seven index cases...
Tuberculosis outbreak in northern Saskatchewan sees cases with ‘devastating outcomes’
By Jeanelle Mandes Global News
Posted February 11, 2022 6:23 pm
A Saskatchewan pediatrician confirms another tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in a remote northern Saskatchewan community.
Dr. Mahli Brindamour wasn’t able to indicate which northern community is under a current outbreak, but says it’s very concerning as she is part of a TB prevention program for northern communities.
“Over the past year, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of infectious cases compared to previous years,” said Dr. Brindamour.
“That led to increased investigations and finding more and more cases.”
An outbreak was declared this past fall in two northern Indigenous communities, Black Lake and Fond Du Lac, where there were less than seven index cases...
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