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Tests carried out after around five cases of active tuberculosis confirmed in Stroud
SCREENING for tuberculosis is taking place in Stroud after a small outbreak of the disease.
Around 60 people have been tested after about five cases of active TB were reported at the end of last year.
Active TB is infectious and treatment with special antibiotics lasts for around six months.
Public Health England is working together with Stroud District Council, Gloucestershire County Council and NHS services in the county to raise awareness about the issue...
Tests carried out after around five cases of active tuberculosis confirmed in Stroud
SCREENING for tuberculosis is taking place in Stroud after a small outbreak of the disease.
Around 60 people have been tested after about five cases of active TB were reported at the end of last year.
Active TB is infectious and treatment with special antibiotics lasts for around six months.
Public Health England is working together with Stroud District Council, Gloucestershire County Council and NHS services in the county to raise awareness about the issue...