A case of tuberculosis has been detected in a man who visited Baylor several weeks ago. The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is involved in the situation.
Director Stephanie Alvey has commented on the risk of the disease spreading. She notes that outside of known contacts, there is little concern about the disease spreading further.
Further information about the case and the health district's response is available from the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District.
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