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Active tuberculosis case confirmed on campus at UVic this week
By Curtis Blandy -
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
On November 8th, UVic announced that one member of their campus community had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by slow-growing bacteria usually found in the lungs because it thrives in areas where lots of blood and oxygen are present.
UVic says that they are now working very closely with Island Health on protocols to identify, screen and treat those who may have been exposed.
The university also says that transmission risk is low...
Active tuberculosis case confirmed on campus at UVic this week
By Curtis Blandy -
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
On November 8th, UVic announced that one member of their campus community had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by slow-growing bacteria usually found in the lungs because it thrives in areas where lots of blood and oxygen are present.
UVic says that they are now working very closely with Island Health on protocols to identify, screen and treat those who may have been exposed.
The university also says that transmission risk is low...