Southern California city detects localized tuberculosis outbreak

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A localized tuberculosis outbreak has led a Southern California city to declare a health emergency, although officials say the risk to the general public is low.

outbreak has led a Southern California city to declare a health emergency, although officials say the risk to the general public is low.

“The outbreak is currently isolated to a distinct population and the risk to the general public is low,” the department said. “The population at risk in this outbreak has significant barriers to care including homelessness and housing insecurity, mental illness, substance use and serious medical comorbidities.”

 

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