Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Qld: Primary student tests positive to TB


AAP General News (Australia)
12-14-2009
Qld: Primary student tests positive to TB

A Townsville primary school student's tested positive for tuberculosis.

The 11-year-old child .. from Currajong State School .. is currently being treated
at the Townsville Hospital.

Queensland Health is contacting the child's fellow students to arrange tests .. but
parents are being urged not to panic.

Dr ANDREW JOHNSON .. executive director of medical services .. says tuberculosis is
very treatable.

AAP RTV djb/pjo/af

KEYWORD: TUBERCULOSIS (BRISBANE)

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