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Person in Manchester diagnosed with tuberculosis, health officials say

A person in Manchester has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis , according to New Hampshire health officials.
The individual is an adult who spent time in a homeless shelter while infectious and is currently receiving treatment.
An average of 12 cases of TB are diagnosed each year in New Hampshire, with each case being investigated by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Health officials noted that there is a low risk to the greater Manchester community at this time.

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NH DHHS: One Adult Identified In Manchester With TB

By NHDHHS The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Manchester Health Department (MHD) have identified an adult who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) who spent time in a homeless shelter and a community organization in Manchester, New Hampshire while infectious. The individual is receiving treatment and is no longer in the shelter or community organization environments. There are an average of 12 peopl…

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NBC Boston

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New Hampshire Union Leader

Tuberculosis case confirmed in Manchester, state health officials say

A person in Manchester who spent time in one of the city’s homeless shelters has tested positive for tuberculosis, state health officials confirmed Thursday.

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WMUR

Person in Manchester diagnosed with tuberculosis, health officials say

A person in Manchester has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, New Hampshire health officials said Thursday.

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The Conversation

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