Tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School. What we know – NBC Chicago

Health officials in Lake County issued a warning after a case of active tuberculosis was confirmed at Waukegan High School, with the infected person isolated and undergoing treatment. Those potentially exposed are being tested, as TB is an airborne disease that can be fatal if not treated, with symptoms including coughing, chest pain, and fever. The rise in TB cases in the U.S. is attributed to international travel and migration, with most cases diagnosed in people born in other countries.

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