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TB Cases Found at SF High School
28 Jan
Summary
- Three active tuberculosis cases identified at Archbishop Riordan High School.
- Required testing for all students and staff implemented by health officials.
- School is implementing symptom monitoring and masking to reduce transmission.
San Francisco public health officials have identified three active cases of tuberculosis at Archbishop Riordan High School since November 2025. These cases prompted a coordinated screening and contact tracing effort.
Health officials mandated testing for all students and staff at the private Catholic high school. The school is also enhancing safety measures, including symptom monitoring and indoor masking.
Tuberculosis, or TB, is an airborne infectious disease that spreads through prolonged close contact. Symptoms can include cough, fever, and weight loss, and untreated infections can develop into active disease.
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