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TB Cases Linked to San Francisco Strip Club
27 Oct
Summary
- Two tuberculosis cases were confirmed at the Crazy Horse strip club.
- Health officials are conducting contact tracing to identify spread.
- The risk to the general public is considered low currently.
Two active cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed and are associated with the Crazy Horse, a well-known nude strip club located on Market Street in San Francisco. The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) confirmed the cases and initiated contact tracing in early October.
These tracing efforts are ongoing and aim to identify any additional cases and curb the spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness. It has not yet been determined if those infected are employees or patrons of the establishment.
SFDPH has stated that the risk to the general public remains low at this time. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection spread through the air and typically requires close contact with an infected person. Treatment usually involves a course of antibiotics.
