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AK: TB Screening Program Continues in Yukon-Kuskokwim Region

Re: AK: TB Screening Program Continues in Yukon-Kuskokwim Region

Source: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/artic...rgest-tb-outbreak-8-years-contained-y-k-delta

Alaska's largest TB outbreak in 8 years contained on Y-K Delta
Eli Martin
July 29, 2013

Alaska authorities have confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in a Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta village, according to a press release Monday from the state Department of Health and Human Services. Officials said the outbreak is under control and presents no cause for alarm.

Eight active cases have been identified in the past five months in the village.

Dr. Michael Cooper, Alaska Tuberculosis Control Officer, said that the eight individuals were undergoing treatment on-site and are all doing well. He said no fatalities have occurred during the outbreak...
 
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