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Pupils screened for tuberculosis | Pupils screened for tuberculosis |
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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." |
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." |
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