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[quote=Anonymous]I just found this thread when looking for schools but I think this is an overreaction.  I tested positive for TB while in HS.  It did not mean that I had active TB, just that I was exposed to it somehow.  I never had any other test results come up positive except for the skin prick.  I had to go through 9 months of INH treatment and never had any issues.  It was a horrible experience for me because other kids found out about it and parents freaked out instead of trying to get the facts about TB and TB carriers.   I'm in my 40's now.  I went to school and lived in what would be considered an affluent neighborhood and do not have relatives from overseas nor had I traveled overseas at that time in my life.  None of my children have tested positive for TB.  I think it's terrible to assume things about these cases without the details.

I also think it's reckless of the news to report on this in the manner they did.  They left a whole lot out that could put people's minds at ease.  I'm sure the school and health department are handling it.  I feel bad for those kids.[/quote]

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