Pitt County investigates tuberculosis case; no public health risk currently

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Health Department is currently investigating a case of tuberculosis in Pitt County.

They were notified on Friday of the case, which involves an individual at DH Conley High School in Greenville. Health Director Wes Gray said that there is no public health risk at this time. Last year, there were three cases of TB in Pitt County. Right now, they are working with Pitt County Schools and nurses to start identifying other possible exposures.

"We sent out letters to affected staff and students to arrange testing. So testing will take place on Monday the 18th and then follow-up testing will be to read the skin tests will be on Wednesday the 20th, and then about eight weeks later we arrange a second round of testing to make sure we're catching all potential exposures." said Gray.

Those identified with tuberculosis will be treated accordingly and will receive free medication to be treated.

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