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Third TB Case Confirmed at Elite California High School
29 Jan
Summary
- A third tuberculosis case was confirmed at Archbishop Riordan High School.
- The school campus has been shut down due to the outbreak.
- Officials implemented monitoring and masking protocols.
Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California, is facing a tuberculosis outbreak with the recent confirmation of a third active case. This contagious, airborne bacterial infection has led to the closure of the campus and the cancellation of all school-wide events. Public health officials have advised the school, which costs approximately $30,000 annually to attend, to implement strict precautions.
These measures include close symptom monitoring, mandatory indoor masking, and adjustments to activities to minimize transmission risk. Students and staff recently underwent mandatory re-testing between January 20 and February 13. The school president emphasized that safety is paramount and committed to frequent updates for the school community.
Despite the outbreak, some parents and students have expressed confidence in the school's handling of the situation. Tuberculosis typically presents with cold or flu-like symptoms and spreads through respiratory droplets. It can take up to 10 weeks for the disease to become detectable through testing due to its incubation period.
