By rssfeeds-admin Public health officials confirmed one case of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at Lane Middle School on Thursday. They said the person may have been contagious between Sept. 3, 2024 to May 1, 2025 and may have exposed others.
The bacterial disease spreads through close contact and is curable with medication. However, officials say the infection progresses slowly and requires treatment to prevent serious illness.
“Fortunately, most people who have had casual contact with a person diagnosed with tuberculosis will not become infected,” Health Officer Dr. Richard Bruno said. “And most people who become infected will never become ill with tuberculosis, especially with current medication regimens. While tuberculosis can be spread in school settings, we expect that anyone infected would not yet be ill and could be effectively treated with medication.”
Multnomah County said they are “optimistic that community spread will not occur from this case, and there is little risk to the general public at this time.”
Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact the Multnomah County Health Department Tuberculosis Clinic at 503-988-3406.
No other details were immediately available.
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