3 TB exposure cases investigated at UC San Diego, Chula Vista High School, and East Mesa Reentry Facility; 243 reported cases in 2023.

San Diego County health officials are investigating three separate tuberculosis (TB) exposure cases at UC San Diego, Chula Vista High School, and the East Mesa Reentry Facility. TB rates have increased since 2020, with 243 reported cases in 2023. The disease spreads through inhaled bacteria, and symptoms include cough, fever, and night sweats. Individuals exposed should get tested, as many may have latent TB infections that could progress to active disease without treatment.

September 06, 2024
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