One Diagnosed With TB at School in Allegan County

Health officials report that a person at a local school in Allegan County has tested positive for the highly contagious bacterial infection tuberculosis (TB).

The Allegan County Health Department has not specified if the individual who tested positive for TB is a contractor, employee, or student.

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB typically affects the lungs, but can spread to other organs, such as the brain, spine, and kidneys.

TB is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Close contact with an infected person, such as living in the same household or working in the same environment, increases the risk of catching the bacterial infection.

The scary part of TB is that the incubation period can range from a few weeks to several years, during which time, the bacteria may multiply in the body without causing any symptoms.

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TB can be fatal if left untreated.

Tuberculosis Diagnosis At School In Allegan County

According to FOX 17, a person at Fennville High School has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The Allegan County Health Department is following all the correct protocols to ensure the safety of its students and staff while trying to protect the rest of the public.

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The person found to have TB has been treated and is expected to make a full recovery.

Fennville Public Schools and health officials are currently tracking down anyone who spent any extended time with the person carrying the TB bacteria.

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