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More than 170 pupils at a school in Swansea have been offered a TB test after it emerged a member of staff has the infection. More than 170 pupils at two schools in Swansea have been offered a TB test after it emerged a member of staff has the infection.
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) said the teacher at Gorseinon Infant and Junior Schools has been off work since the end of March. The National Public Health Service (NPHS) said the teacher at Gorseinon Infant School has been off work since the end of March.
Her three children, who also attend the school, were diagnosed on Monday. The NPHS says the likelihood of TB spreading within Gorseinon infant and junior schools were "very low indeed".
The NPHS says the likelihood of TB spreading within the school was "very low indeed". Her three children, who also attend the schools, were diagnosed on Monday.
Dr Mac Walapu, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHS, said: "It is only spread by people in very close contact with each other.Dr Mac Walapu, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHS, said: "It is only spread by people in very close contact with each other.
"However, as a precautionary measure and in line with guidance, we are screening those who may be at risk.""However, as a precautionary measure and in line with guidance, we are screening those who may be at risk."
He added that all four were responding well to treatment and would return to school when better.He added that all four were responding well to treatment and would return to school when better.
TB FACTS Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by bacteriaIt is usually found in the lungs but any part of the body can be affected and occurs in all countries and at all ages TB is treatable with a combination of antibiotics and can be completely curedThe most common symptom is a persistent cough for more than two weeks, with spit that can sometimes be blood-stained.TB is quite difficult to catch and can only be passed on by breathing in the germs spread by someone elseSource: NPHS Wales
The Gorseinon schools have 31 staff and 337 full time and 72 part time pupils.The Gorseinon schools have 31 staff and 337 full time and 72 part time pupils.
Of these, 172 children are being offered tests.Of these, 172 children are being offered tests.
All staff members who came into contact with the teacher and class contacts of her children have been sent a letter inviting them for a screening test on 9 May.All staff members who came into contact with the teacher and class contacts of her children have been sent a letter inviting them for a screening test on 9 May.
Parents have also been sent a fact sheet.Parents have also been sent a fact sheet.
Cases of tuberculosis are increasing, according to official figures.Cases of tuberculosis are increasing, according to official figures.
Provisional data from the Health Protection Agency show a rise of 2% from 2005 to 2006 to 8,171 cases across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Provisional data from the Health Protection Agency show a rise of 2% from 2005 to 2006 to 8,171 cases across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
London continues to account for the highest proportion of cases - 42%.London continues to account for the highest proportion of cases - 42%.