Tuberculosis scare causes kids to wear masks as they return to Fort Lauderdale school. By Jordan Kissane, Matthew Garcia. April 30, 2025. Share. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.

Tuberculosis is prevalent in the US, but it's both preventable and curable. ... Wear protective masks if you are in contact with someone who has TB. Stay in ventilated areas.

What is TB? Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects a person's lungs. Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes ...

The masks were out because the school district reported that one student at the school came to school with active tuberculosis.That’s unusual because routine skin tests done by pediatricians ...

An active tuberculosis case was confirmed in a student at Dillard High School this week, leading to testing on campus Wednesday for others who may have potentially been exposed.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease spread through the air that can impact the lungs, lymph nodes, bones, joints, brain and spine, according to the New York State Department of Health. It is ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Students at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale returned to classes wearing masks after a message was sent out to parents that an individual who was on-campus was ...