Lewisville ISD Student Diagnosed With "Active Tuberculosis"
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CARROLLTON (CBSDFW.COM) — Hebron High School and Hebron 9th Grade Campus principals sent a letter to parents saying one of their students has been diagnosed with "active tuberculosis."
Medical officials said the student is likely not contagious, according to the letter, which was sent Friday. No one else, student or staff, has been diagnosed with active TB.
The letter said school officials are working with the Denton County Health Department.
Here is the letter in full:
Dear Hebron High School and Hebron 9th Grade Campus Parents,
We want to inform you that one of our students has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) and HHS, HHS9 and Lewisville ISD (LISD) are responding under the guidance of the Denton County Health Department.
It is important to note, medical officials have informed us there is a very low probability of this student being contagious. No other students or staff members have tested positive or have been diagnosed with active TB, but we wanted you to be aware of the situation.
As with any health issue, our school nurses are aware of the symptoms and protocols related to TB. If you have any questions or concerns about TB, information can be found at the following websites:
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
TB Denton County Health Department
The safety and health of our students and staff remains our top priority. LISD will continue to partner with public health experts to monitor this situation, and will provide additional communication if indicated.
Thank you for your continued support of our campuses and of LISD.
Sincerely,
Scot Finch and Amanda Werneke
Principals, Hebron High School and Hebron 9th Grade Campus
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