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A teacher at a Glasgow primary school is being treated for tuberculosis (TB), the local health board has said. A teacher at a Glasgow primary school is being treated for tuberculosis (TB), it has emerged.
About 340 children and 20 members of staff at Notre Dame Primary, in Dowanhill, are being screened for TB.About 340 children and 20 members of staff at Notre Dame Primary, in Dowanhill, are being screened for TB.
Dr Syed Ahmed, public health consultant, said: "This is an isolated case and not an outbreak."Dr Syed Ahmed, public health consultant, said: "This is an isolated case and not an outbreak."
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said letters had been sent to parents providing advice and reassurance about the effects of the disease. The teacher was admitted to hospital before the festive season. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said letters had been sent to parents on Wednesday.
There are about 200 cases of TB in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area every year.There are about 200 cases of TB in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area every year.
A spokeswoman for Glasgow City Council said: "We follow the advice of public health experts.A spokeswoman for Glasgow City Council said: "We follow the advice of public health experts.
"Skin testing is a purely precautionary measure.""Skin testing is a purely precautionary measure."