Confirmed Case of Tuberculosis Reported at Salisbury University

(SALISBURY, Md.)- A Salisbury University student has tested positive for tuberculosis,according to the Wicomico County Health Department (WiCHD).

"There is no risk of additional exposure to SU students, faculty or staff," according to Lori Brewster, Wicomico County Health Officer, "and the risk of infection from previous exposure to the student affected is small."

The student is currently under medical care and is no longer attending classes. Health officials and Salisbury University are collaborating on preventive health measures following the diagnosis.

According to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), in 2013 there were 178 cases of TB in Maryland and 224 cases in 2012.

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