Belvidere Residents Exposed To TB: Symptoms To Watch For

Last week health officials confirmed a case of Tuberculosis at Belvidere North High School. According to Eyewitness News, a general letter was sent to parents. Additionally, parents of students with direct exposure received a second notice.

Belvidere North officials notified parents that students who have come in direct and prolonged contact with the affected student will need to have a TB skin test. Those parents were notified by an additional letter.

Symptoms of Tuberculosis Include (via MayoClinic.org):

• Chills
• Coughing that lasts three or more weeks
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Night sweats
• Unintentional weight lost

Boone County Health Department offers Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, click here for more.

[H/T Eyewitness News]

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