The Alabama Department of Public Health says seven cases of confirmed or suspected tuberculosis have been reported among people who have worked in poultry plants in four Alabama counties.
Anyone who has worked in the poultry industry in those counties since June 2022, or is currently working there, is asked to be screened through a blood test. According to ADPH, the cases reported have not been limited to any particular racial or ethnic group. Lauderdale County Health Department, 4112 Chisholm Road, Florence; Monday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, Aug. 9. For more information, call 764-7453.
Lawrence County Health Department, 13299 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton; Monday, Aug. 14. For more information, call 974-1141.
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